Put the shift on against Nicky Delmonico and he’s going to drop down a bunt to beat you.
The White Sox rookie has tried his solution for shift-happy defenses already three times this season and it’s worked in each instance.
And while its undoubtedly the long ball -- he’s hit five home runs -- that has caught everyone’s attention during the White Sox rookie’s unbelievable start, don’t overlook the little things, especially Delmonico’s ability to bunt for a hit and the impact it’s had on opposing defenses.
Whenever opponents try to employ a shift, and they’ve done it more often this season, Delmonico has shown no fear in trying to beat them with a bunt down the third-base line.