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Originally Posted by DrTobiasFunke
I've been wondering about this with team construction. Would there be an effect if Avoid K's was combined with a team that all around had above average baserunning instincts?
Since a strikeout can't advance runners outside of steal attempts, wouldn't the additional balls in play be beneficial to a team that will correctly read baserunning situations (And conversely, penalize teams with terrible baserunners)?
I suppose that would be a lot more difficult to tease out of statistics, but it's something to consider.
Edit: Didn't see that last line, guess you already considered it. Would be interesting if there were any teams that would like to self identify as baserunning/avoid k specialists and if they have seen any results from it.
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Yeah, I think you are right on the money. Avoid K would definitely help a team focused on baserunning and contact. With the proper strategy settings, of course.