by Mean Dean » Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:41 pm
Possibilities that come to mind:[list:dc309cf6fb][*:dc309cf6fb]He was holding a runner on base (both decreases range by 1, and increases chance of a single by 20%)[*:dc309cf6fb]He was playing in to protect against a bunt, or to prevent a runner on 3rd from scoring (increases chance of a single by 20%)[*:dc309cf6fb]He was guarding the lines in the late innings, sacrificing singles to protect against doubles (computer-game rule)[/list:u:dc309cf6fb]