Hard to beleive we’re less than 40 days away from the BlueClaws April 9th opener against Delmarva.

Today’s number 39 is pretty neat, we think. Two years ago, in 2007, the BlueClaws had one of the most prolific drag bunters in all of Minor League Baseball in Quintin Berry. In fact, Berry could go home to first in 3.9 seconds, an excellent time. The ability to bunt for a hit is something that Berry has worked hard at in his time in the minors, and drastically helps his game offensively. Not only does it give him an extra avenue to reach base, but it draws defenders in a step, to guard against the bunt, and limits their range on his hard hit ground balls and line drives.

Here’s a great article on the subject, focusing on big league OF Juan Pierre, who has been clocked in 3.6 seconds to first.

So how do you drag bunt? Parents and coaches, take note:

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