Posted by Jtpsops on 6/30/2016 10:15:00 AM (view original):
Says you. It's clear you're still failing to grasp the concept of relative value. With one out and a runner on third in a tie game, the difference between a K and a flyball is huge. With a runner on first, one out and your team up 10-2, a DP really doesn't hurt that much.
Once again, all about context.
Sure, but we're talking about entire season, not individual plate appearances.
Going back to your hypothetical regarding all outs being Ks or ground outs, what if every time the hitter comes up, there are two outs?
What if every time he comes up the bases are empty?
What if every time he comes up, there's a runner on first and one out?
In those situations, would you prefer he make all his outs striking out or grounding out?