Pitch to cont?

demjansk1942 · 03-22-2018, 03:26 PM

I was wondering when playing defense and the number 3 option,
Pitch to cont

What does that mean?

Thanks

Bluenoser · 03-22-2018, 03:28 PM

Pitch to contact - likely a runner on first and you want the batter to make contact, ideally into a DP. The batter is usually a ground ball type hitter so your chances of inducing the DP are greater.

pstrickert · 03-22-2018, 03:30 PM

It also avoids deep pitch counts, helping your pitcher stay in the game longer.

Bunktown Ballers · 03-22-2018, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluenoser

Pitch to contact - likely a runner on first and you want the batter to make contact, ideally into a DP. The batter is usually a ground ball type hitter so your chances of inducing the DP are greater.

But don't always go as wanted. I've had some of the longest Homeruns hit off that Pitch To Contact option. LOL. I'll use it when in desperation.

Grafton19 · 03-22-2018, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bunktown Ballers

But don't always go as wanted. I've had some of the longest Homeruns hit off that Pitch To Contact option. LOL. I'll use it when in desperation.

This times 100

demjansk1942 · 03-22-2018, 05:00 PM

Thanks guys for the information, I just didn't know the abbreviation for this but definitely understand the use of it, thanks again

Puckett guy · 03-22-2018, 09:28 PM

I am hesitant to try that option. IRL the Twins used a “pitch to contact” philosophy for a few years and usually lost around 95 games per season.

03-22-2018, 03:26 PM	#1
demjansk1942 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 94	Pitch to cont? I was wondering when playing defense and the number 3 option, Pitch to cont What does that mean? Thanks

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Puckett guy Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Near Lake Wobegone Posts: 306	I am hesitant to try that option. IRL the Twins used a “pitch to contact” philosophy for a few years and usually lost around 95 games per season. __________________ "...and we'll see you tomorrow night!" - Jack Buck, October 26, 1991, HHH Metrodome, Mpls, MN

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Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,171	Pitch to contact - likely a runner on first and you want the batter to make contact, ideally into a DP. The batter is usually a ground ball type hitter so your chances of inducing the DP are greater.

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pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,426	It also avoids deep pitch counts, helping your pitcher stay in the game longer.

03-22-2018, 05:00 PM	#6
demjansk1942 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 94	Thanks guys for the information, I just didn't know the abbreviation for this but definitely understand the use of it, thanks again