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Boblope
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You haven’t disproven it

You have just stated your idea of it, and said because we haven’t suffered the undesirable effects than your hypothesis is correct. Your hypothesis has held so far. I sincerely hope it stays that way. But we will see if my concerns are ultimately founded as we play better teams. And even if we get away with it then, I won’t be convinced that walking lots of batters is a recipe for success. We have proven we can have some success DESPITE doing it, but that doesn’t make it a good plan.
Posted: 04/28/2026 at 04:37 PM ET
(In response to this post by King of Hokies)

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Great sweep of UNCheat. My one gripe - pitching coaching
Boblope 04/26/26 05:13 PM ET
And yet we lead the ACC in ERA, Bavg against, least HR and 3B. The harping
King of Hokies 04/26/26 10:34 PM ET
Maybe……maybe it’s turning out ok, so far anyway….
Boblope 04/27/26 08:18 PM ET
The only way to understand it is if you do a full control study with
King of Hokies 04/27/26 09:22 PM ET
You haven’t disproven it
Boblope 04/28/26 04:37 PM ET
Great pitching = changing speed + location
1980VT 04/26/26 06:55 PM ET
Agreed. That early strike is essential. **
Boblope 04/26/26 08:50 PM ET
Coach does call the pitches. That's all I got. **
TomTurkey 04/26/26 05:50 PM ET