♟️Situational Hitting: Runner on 2nd, Nobody Out♟️

Sep '25 (edited) • 💠 Drill Lab

This is where baseball/softball IQ shows up. The job isn’t complicated: move the runner. But just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s easy. These are the at-bats that separate selfish hitters from winning hitters.

👉 Right-Handed Hitters

Stay inside the ball and drive it to the right side of the field.
Think big part of the field, don’t pull off early and roll over weak to SS/3B.
Even a routine groundout to 2B is a win here because the runner advances.

👉 Left-Handed Hitters

Slide up closer to the plate and hunt pitches you can pull.
Driving it to the right side pushes the runner to 3B with one out.
From there, a fly ball or base hit scores him, simple execution that wins games.

💡 The Key

This at-bat isn’t about your batting average, OPS, or exit velocity. It’s about team execution. Coaches notice who can handle these situations. Scouts notice it too. Winning teams are built on hitters who can execute in pressure spots, not just fill a stat sheet.

✅ Recognize the situation

✅ Execute the situation

When you step into the box, ask yourself: What’s my job right now? If it’s to move the runner, then lock in and make it happen.

👉 The best hitters aren’t just dangerous, they’re reliable.

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