tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7094682562158691055.post5900004228369822794..comments2012-03-24T14:14:04.490-04:00Comments on Productive Outs and Crackerjack: On Speed and Leadoff HittersJack Flynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16809904649660393420noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7094682562158691055.post-66895168452576408552008-12-17T20:23:00.000-05:002008-12-17T20:23:00.000-05:00Jack, several years ago, Joe Sheehan made the comm...Jack, several years ago, Joe Sheehan made the comment to the effect of: a fast runner on the bases might distract the pitcher and certain infield position players, but that pales in comparison to the impact on the hitter, as he must protect the runner with lame swings when the runner attempts a steal. What is your take?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com