How to Become a Better Bunter in Baseball

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Tip 1 - Presenting baseball's best bunter (which isn't saying much)

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bengt Wallentin | permalink

Bunting isn't a lost art. There just aren't nearly as many artists as there used to be. In 2013, Rangers center fielder Leonys Martin was probably the best of them.

For further reading: http://www.sbnation.com/2013/12/18/5222814/leonys-martin-best-bunters-mlb-baseball ^[1]

Tip 2 - Bunting Strategy: Reading the pitcher - Pro Baseball Insider

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ron Hurak | permalink

This is article is about recognizing a pitcher's weakness and exploiting it for more bunt hits. Bunting strategy can win games when the score is close and runs are hard to come by.

For further reading: http://probaseballinsider.com/hey-bunters-pay-attention/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Bunting important technical skill in baseball

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Silvia Giaretta | permalink

In the early eras of baseball, the home run was not held in the esteem that it is today. Players were encouraged to bunt, steal, and hit and run—techniques considered to require more skill than hitting a ball 400 feet.

For further reading: http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/bunting-important-technical-skill-in-baseball ^[3]