[Syd Thrift]

FWIW the game doesn't really do "every pitch mode"; it generates a result first, then gets to a semi-random count where the result happens (obviously you have to get to 3 balls for a walk and 2 strikes for a strikeout so it's not completely randomized - there may be some extra fitting in there, too, to account for the fact that averages are higher on 2-0 and 3-1 counts, for instance). This does mean that you can seriously cheese the game in one pitch mode if you aren't careful, particularly by taking until you get to 2 strikes. Otherwise with the strategies I'd recommend you try stealing only once or maybe twice at the most per count because I believe that's what the computer does. With bunting I've seen the computer do that multiple times per at-bat (with pitchers it will even bunt with 2 strikes and hit one foul for strike 3) so with that you can go crazy. The hit-and-run is probably also a once-per-trip thing, which, if you're trying to be immersive, you're probably waiting for 1-0 or 2-1 anyway.