regardless of how many runs are earned. The following table presents the
chance that a run will score at some point in the inning, from each
base/out state.^8
Looking at the statistics there are cases where bunt definitely increases
the run percentage.
- No Out 2B (0.614) → 1 Out 3B (0.660)
- No Out 1B, 2B (0.610)→ 1 Out 2B, 3B (0.676)
But think that we have to consider that increase of run probability is
under condition where the bunt was successful and has actually
RP No Out^ 1 Out^ 2 Out^Empty 0.268 0.155 0.0671B (^0). 416 0.265 0.127
2B (^0). 614 0. 397 0.216
3B 0.843 (^0). 660 0.257
1B / 2B (^0). 610 0.406 0.222
1B / 3B 0.860 0.634 0.270
2B / 3B 0.852 (^0). 676 0.260
1B / 2B / 3B 0.861 0.657 0.316