You're right, historically the Braves depend on the HR to score. When that's not happening they end up leaving a ton of runners on base. The situational hitting has certainly improved since Bristol but base running mistakes still occur too often. It's fun to watch a team that plays solid fundamental baseball, like the Brewers. That would be my biggest complaint about Snitker - not stressing the fundamentals.
The 1st round draft choice , Tate Southisene, debuted at Augusta last night.
1 for 4 with 3 strikeouts. Played Short while John Gil moved to 3rd..
3rd rounder John Miller debuted at Rome playing 3rd. 1 for 5 with 3 strikeouts.
Down in the DSL slick fielding Shortstop John Campos went 4 for 4. Braves got him cheap. He was only 5' 7" when he signed. He's grown to 5' 11".
The Braves have 26 managers on the team because they don't have one in the dugout.
You're right, historically the Braves depend on the HR to score. When that's not happening they end up leaving a ton of runners on base. The situational hitting has certainly improved since Bristol but base running mistakes still occur too often. It's fun to watch a team that plays solid fundamental baseball, like the Brewers. That would be my biggest complaint about Snitker - not stressing the fundamentals.