Does this appeal to anyone?

[Sandfly]

Coastal Carolina baseball is defined by relentless "small ball," extreme grit, and high-pressure base running.

• Patience at the plate: Maximizing pitch counts to force opposing starters out of the game early.
• Manufacturing runs: Prioritizing sacrifice bunts, advanced situational hitting, and putting the ball in play.
• Hit-by-Pitch dominance: The Chanticleers are famous for aggressively crowding the plate, frequently leading the nation in hit-by-pitches.
• Stealing bases: Taking extra bases aggressively to put runners in scoring position.
• Taking the extra base: Forcing the defense to make perfect throws on routine singles and fly balls.
• Aggressive pitching routines: Pitchers are trained to challenge hitters directly while leveraging strong bullpen depth and midseason stoppers.
• Consistent defensive fundamental play: A strong emphasis on elite infield execution, double plays, and dynamic outfield coverage.

 

[Dabo's Weenie]

Forget that, it sounds way too tiring.

I'd rather have a team that is frequently held hitless, shut out and run-ruled; that way I can nap for 6 or 7 innings and not worry about having missed anything when I wake up.

 

[Piscis]

Coastal Carolina baseball is defined by relentless "small ball," extreme grit, and high-pressure base running.

• Patience at the plate: Maximizing pitch counts to force opposing starters out of the game early.
• Manufacturing runs: Prioritizing sacrifice bunts, advanced situational hitting, and putting the ball in play.
• Hit-by-Pitch dominance: The Chanticleers are famous for aggressively crowding the plate, frequently leading the nation in hit-by-pitches.
• Stealing bases: Taking extra bases aggressively to put runners in scoring position.
• Taking the extra base: Forcing the defense to make perfect throws on routine singles and fly balls.
• Aggressive pitching routines: Pitchers are trained to challenge hitters directly while leveraging strong bullpen depth and midseason stoppers.
• Consistent defensive fundamental play: A strong emphasis on elite infield execution, double plays, and dynamic outfield coverage.

Whitey Herzog was famous for small ball with the St. Louis Cardinals in the early '80s. If you can create a roster of fast players who have good on base percentages, it works well.

Chicks dig the long ball, but speed never goes in a slump.

 

[92Pony]

I dunno, other than the HBP angle, it sounds a little like our championship teams.

 

[hillna2]

Do they win? Yes. So, yes that appeals to me too.