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I would defintely go for #3 for the doubles advantage. Most likely a double is going to drive in the winning run. It'll definitely tie the game and put runners on 2nd and 3rd. He also has the best stats (albeit a few more strikeouts).
And not just this, but what's F1 doing? High strikes? Low strikes? Which hitter is the better bunter? Is my lead runner fast/smart enough to take advantage? Does F2 chase down bunts better on the 1st or 3rd base side?
These are all Q's that impact the decision. .60 points of SLG, not so much.
And not just this, but what's F1 doing? High strikes? Low strikes? Which hitter is the better bunter? Is my lead runner fast/smart enough to take advantage? Does F2 chase down bunts better on the 1st or 3rd base side?
These are all Q's that impact the decision. .60 points of SLG, not so much.
"Assume for all information you are missing that the hitters are exactly equal"
I voted for player #1.
He has the most AB's and the least amount of K's so we know that he's probably better at making contact and a single will most likely score a run from 2nd base to tie the game.
He has hit the most singles 101 vs. 90 vs. 70 but also has the most AB's.
His combined doubles and triples (25), is better than player #2 with 20.
And the fact that he has many less K's than player #3 means that there's a much better chance that he won't strike out and will at least make some kind of contact.
And the fact that he's not as much of HR hitter as either #2 or #3 could very well mean that he's also a faster runner with a better chance for getting an infield single, or even able to make it to 1st safely if there's a passed ball on strike three.
A good contact hitter, less K's, a relatively high number of extra base hits and probably a faster runner than the others to beat out a close throw at 1st will give him the edge to pinch hit on a closing pitcher in the 9th.
His lower batting average could partly be the result of simply not having as many walks. The power hitters do draw more intentional walks, which wouldn't score a run in the current situation. So the chances are that neither will get a hitter's count since either could be intentionally walked if the pitcher falls behind in the count.
The pitcher would probably try to go after player #1, and if he's good at making contact to keep fouling off pitches, then he may stay alive long enough to do it. Player #1 may not walk as much, but he certainly doesn't strike out as much. He only needs to make good enough contact to put the ball into play, or to draw a walk to keep the inning alive.
Well now wait a moment here....you say I'm the manager? Very well, how long have I had the job, how secure is my future with the club, how critical is the particular game in question in relation to an eventual championship?
What sort of manager am I? Do I subscribe to a sabermetric approach employing up to date complex analysis, or do I rely on my personality to establish a stable and professional clubhouse atmosphere, and just get out of the way and let the players play?
Am I the glib sort, comfortable with the media, who probably can get a career as an announcer going if I get sacked as a manager? Or is this gig pretty much all that stands between baseball and me selling mutual finds for a living?
I just want to make sure I have all the relevant info before submitting my response.
And the fact that he's not as much of HR hitter as either #2 or #3 could very well mean that he's also a faster runner
eeny-meeny-miny-Why'd you make this assumption? Plenty of home runs hitters are fast. Plenty of non-home run hitters are slow.
Plus,
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Assume for all information you are missing that the hitters are exactly equal
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But not the fielders...
Also assume the defense is equal.
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Well now wait a moment here....you say I'm the manager? Very well, how long have I had the job, how secure is my future with the club, how critical is the particular game in question in relation to an eventual championship?
You've managed your current team for 4 years.
It's the World Series game 7.
You fate as a baseball manager depends upon it.
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What sort of manager am I? Do I subscribe to a sabermetric approach employing up to date complex analysis, or do I rely on my personality to establish a stable and professional clubhouse atmosphere, and just get out of the way and let the players play?
Am I the glib sort, comfortable with the media, who probably can get a career as an announcer going if I get sacked as a manager? Or is this gig pretty much all that stands between baseball and me selling mutual finds for a living?
You are you.
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