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Old 11-28-2024, 04:53 PM   #4
darkcloud4579
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Managerial Strategy Pack #3

Corner Defense Specialist

This manager really emphasizes positioning at the corners and guards the lines aggressively. Heavy on defensive shifts, especially with outfield and depth adjustments. Pretty bold with the squeeze play too. Won't pull pitchers quickly but loves to play matchups with both pitchers and hitters. Moderate with basic running game but will use pinch runners frequently to get the right speed on the bases when needed. Bit of an interesting mix of old and new school - combines traditional pitcher usage with modern defensive tactics.

Manufacturing Runs Master

Really emphasizes creating runs through every small ball tactic in the book. Not afraid to steal but also loves the bunt game - both sacrifice and squeeze plays. Pretty aggressive with pitching around dangerous hitters and will adjust defensive depth frequently. Likes to use their bench, especially with pinch runners and pinch hitters late in games. Patient with pitchers but will look for platoon advantages when they make moves. You'll see a lot of action with this manager - they're always trying to make something happen on offense.

Complete Game Artist
Likes to let pitchers work but isn't afraid of being aggressive elsewhere. Pretty balanced running game with both steals and hit & runs in play. Strong believer in both sacrifice and squeeze bunts. Really emphasizes guarding the lines and using infield shifts. Patient with their pitching staff - you'll see starters go deep if they're effective. Will look for matchup advantages with both pitchers and hitters but won't overmanage. Kind of a mix of old and new school - traditional with pitcher usage but modern with defensive alignments.

Sacrifice Shift
Really goes all-in on the sacrifice bunts and squeeze plays - this manager will play for one run whenever they get the chance. Heavy emphasis on guarding the lines and infield positioning too. Pretty moderate with the running game but not afraid to hold runners. Shows patience with both starters and relievers, and while they care about matchups, they won't overdo it. Active with the bench for pinch hitting situations. This is definitely a manager who believes in manufacturing runs through bunts while playing solid positional defense.
Attached Files
File Type: str corner-defense.str (372 Bytes, 56 views)
File Type: str manufacture-runs.str (372 Bytes, 50 views)
File Type: str complete-game-artist.str (372 Bytes, 79 views)
File Type: str sac-shift.str (372 Bytes, 97 views)
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