Assignment 6: make up

1.) Compare and contrast Joey Votto's offensive approach in the 2012 season to his offensive approach in the 2013 season. Which of these offensive approaches was more beneficial to the offensive production of the Reds? Explain.

2.) Have B.B.C.O.R. certified baseball bats improved or lessened the game at high school and collegiate levels? Are the safety improvements from these bats worth the consequences they are having on the game? Why or Why not?

3.) There has been debate since the beginning of America's past time about the correct way to execute a 6-4-3 double play. Explain what you believe is the most effective way to execute a routine 6-4-3 double play and why you find this specific execution of the play to be the most effective.


Prompt #1:
Joey Votto had a very aggressive offensive approach in 2012. His aggressive approach was evident in his double production and batting average. Both of which were higher in 2012 than in 2013. In 2012 Joey rarely went deep in the count. As compared to his staggering amount of watched first strikes in 2013. However, there was logic behind his madness in his offensive approach in 2013. Although, Joey did have fewer doubles and a lower batting average in 2013 he had more RBIs, home runs, hits and runs scored. Votto's approach in 2013 was strategic and very similar to the Billy Bean/ Money ball approach. Although fans criticized Votto's lack of aggression at the plate in 2013, his strategic approach was more beneficial to the Reds. His offensive strategy in 2013 led to more runs scored and improved the offensive production of the Reds. Therefore, it is obvious that Votto's approach in 2013 was more effective than his approach in 2012. Baseball is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, and you catch the ball. The more you score, the more you win.