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Originally Posted by Dyzalot
With the infield or corners playing in, I would definitely look for better bunting ratings from the batter as well as speed from the runner than if they aren't in. However, I can't really think of many spots where I would look at a squeeze play as an option unless it was a spot where the defense would be playing in such as when the tying or go ahead run is on 3rd base late in a ballgame. Other than those limited situations I think that the squeeze play is a losing play compared to just hitting away. I mean if the infield is playing back then most ground balls will score the runner anyways so it would take a pretty inept hitter who also happens to be an elite bunter before I'd consider bunting instead of just hitting away in a spot like that.
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This leads to some interesting theory. You are saying that you would not choose the squeeze play unless the infield is playing in? I was thinking the opposite; that the chances of a successful squeeze play would go up if the infield was playing back.