Quote Originally Posted by Cooterpoot View Post
Which means the team has issues and your coach is scared to play for a big inning. You don't do that if you have players. And as much as Long is a fiery guy, Powell is a much better hitter. I don't really get the Long hype other than he's the only guy with some fire. He can't throw out anybody, and he can't hit. Lemonis & staff just hasn't recruited adequately. Going to be ugly next year. Were going to be hoping to squeeze into a regional this year unless we get rolling (we could).
I have always believed that as a coach on offense in baseball you do whatever your players do well. If they're more power hitters you play for the 3 run home run. If they're more speed oriented you do things to take advantage of that such as steal, hit and run, and bunt. You can absolutely cause a big inning by playing small ball. It's not about being "scared". That's all there really is to it.

It's not their fault that Highfill and Kohler got hurt. It's partially their fault that Hines won't adjust.

We don't know what next year will look like until after portal season ends.