Hit and Run

The "run and hit" is the best!!!!!

Bob

Love the hit and run.   I don't think it is used enough in HS because I think some coaches don't want to run the risk.  Also you must have a pitcher that will throw strikes on a reasonable basis.

Depends on the hitter, doesn't it?   Slow kid who hits everything to the left side, especially on the ground?  Sure, go for it.   Kid who keeps watching strikes go by?  Ditto.     Kid with a good eye and an up-the-middle approach?  Not such a good idea.

I’m thinking it has more to do with the coach’s personal philosophy than anything else. Our coach has always been extremely aggressive on the bases, so he’s used it on a fairly regular basis.

Its a great way to get a runner with average speed from 1st to 3rd, if your runner is fast then I prefer to steal in a off speed count.

I think the good high school teams use it and practice it quite a bit.  Same in college.  The BBCOR era seems to have brought back the "Hit the Run".

I don't think it is risky if you practice it, and have the personnel & situation to execute it.   Any advantage or extra base you can take in a tight game with a very good throwing catcher is an opportunity to consider the hit and run.    

In terms of the coach's mindset:

Some think of it as a way of moving a runner from first to third.

Others think of it as hitting a groundball to sacrifice a runner to second, but of course hoping for more.