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Lamont the thirdbase coach

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Stevierebel, Nov 5, 2001.

  1. Stevierebel

    Stevierebel Member

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    Gene Lamont, the ex coach of the Pirates, was named the third base coach for the Astros. He is the start of the Williams regime of coaches. I don't know what to think.
     
  2. Jovi

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    What exactly does a third base coach? We have only little interst in baseball over here, so I´m actually really wondering what a third base coach does all day long...

    thanks.
     
  3. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    They stand at third base and let the runners know whether they should go home or stay at third.
     
  4. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Generally the 3rd base coach relays signals from the manager to the batter. The batter may be asked to bunt or to take a particular pitch. In addition, any base runners may be signalled to steal a base. If that is the case, the batter may be asked to take a pitch to allow the steal, swing and purposely miss a pitch to impede the catcher's ability to throw out the runner, or to try and hit the ball into a spot vacated by the fielder taking the catcher's throw. He is also responsible for helping runners get to third base, stay at second or continue on to home.
     

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