MLB fans left unimpressed by languid bounce throw from Alex Bregman

As far as sluggers go, the Houston Astros could not have asked for a better man than Alex Bregman. The 28-year-old New Mexico native has been a pivotal part of two Astros World Series teams.Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Alex Bregman says he’s been working on this bounce throw to second because it’s easier to be accurate than attempting a soft throw while running to the left4478150Alex Bregman says he’s been working on this bounce throw to second because it’s easier to be accurate than attempting a soft throw while running to the left https://t.co/3HB6Hrbliq&quot;Alex Bregman says he’s been working on this bounce throw to second because it’s easier to be accurate than attempting a soft throw while running to the left&quot; - @ Talkin' BaseballIn a recent pre-season game against the Chicago Cubs, Bregman showed off one of the moves he is attempting to incorporate into his fielding repertoire. The &quot;bounce throw&quot; is usually used for cross-diamond throws to first, but recently, Bregman has been using it to get the ball from third base to second. Bregman says it increases throwing accuracy and minimizes the potential for errors.Fans, however, disagree. They took to Twitter to share their thoughts:PADRESRAZAMEMES🇲🇽@padresrazamemez@TalkinBaseball_ Why? Bad fundamentals and Looks lazy20@TalkinBaseball_ Why? Bad fundamentals and Looks lazyZack McDermott@ZackMcDerm@TalkinBaseball_ He’s doing too much1@TalkinBaseball_ He’s doing too muchDoyers4Life@DoyerFan50@TalkinBaseball_ This is gonna backfire at a very big moment in a game745@TalkinBaseball_ This is gonna backfire at a very big moment in a gameFans did buy into Bregman's new maneuver. Criticisms range from allegations of poor fielding fundamentals to others pointing out that the move incurs a greater amount of risk than the tried and true method.J@MarinersGuy@TalkinBaseball_ Wonder how many coaches are gonna have to explain to kids why this ISN'T a good idea50@TalkinBaseball_ Wonder how many coaches are gonna have to explain to kids why this ISN'T a good ideaJacob Reynolds@jreynolds1313@TalkinBaseball_ One rock away from turning a double play into a little league HR1@TalkinBaseball_ One rock away from turning a double play into a little league HRHouston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has been Bregman's counterpart longer than anyone. The pair have appeared in the infield together in more World Series games than anyone else currently in the MLB. Perhaps Altuve's quick-thinking and dexterity will allow Bregman to further foster this controversial new move.ᵐᵃˣ ᵐᵘⁿᶜʰⁱᵉˢ@MaxMunchiess@TalkinBaseball_ Hits 1 wrong pebble and it’s over@TalkinBaseball_ Hits 1 wrong pebble and it’s overRyan@BaseballGuyRyan@TalkinBaseball_ I definitely get the logic, but I still think it’s a bad idea. The dirt may not always be pristine for that situation. Or the 2B/SS could misread it.7@TalkinBaseball_ I definitely get the logic, but I still think it’s a bad idea. The dirt may not always be pristine for that situation. Or the 2B/SS could misread it.tino thomas@notorioussteez@TalkinBaseball_ Ha what?? Ground crews are gonna sprinkle a couple rocks by short anytime he’s in town2981@TalkinBaseball_ Ha what?? Ground crews are gonna sprinkle a couple rocks by short anytime he’s in townAlthough Alex Bregman is one of the top hitters for his team, his performance as a third baseman has been called into question.Bregman made seven fielding errors in 154 games last season. Although it was an improvement from his eight errors in 91 games in 2021, it still places Bregman in the bottom half of MLB third basemen for fielding percentage.Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros eye a repeatDespite the controversial new play, Bregman and the Houston Astros are still among the best in the league.A two-time All-Star, Bregman had his best season with the Astros in 2019. That year, he hit 41 home runs and 112 RBIs. In 2022, after he was limited by injuries, Bregman posted a slashline of .259/.366/.454 with 23 home runs and 93 RBIs.The team bested the Philadelphia Phillies in six games last fall to capture their second World Series in six years. It's great to see Bregman experimenting, as long as his new methods do not result in errors that lead to losses for his team.It will be interesting to see if this works out for the Astros in the upcoming season.

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