Expert Analysis
The Butcher Boy!
Topics: Baseball Instruction
This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds special minor-league instructor, Ed Napoleon. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Ed to explain the play commonly known as the “butcher boy” or the “slug bunt” where a batter acts like they are going to bunt, but pulls back and swings away.
Expert Analysis
No Man’s Land
Topics: Baseball Instruction
This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds first baseman, Sean Casey. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Sean about the “no man’s land” play where a bunt falls right in-between the pitcher and first baseman.
