Mariners manager Scott Servais isn't a big proponent of bunting, but there are reasons why his team leads the AL.
Scott Servais isn’t a fan of bunting. He made that clear since in his first days as manager of the Mariners. Like many people that follow the data and understand the difficulties of playing in the American League, he just doesn’t believe in giving another team a free out for 90 feet in every situation. He’s not anti-bunt. He’s just not always-bunt. Now in his third season as manager, that thinking hasn’t changed. And yet, the Mariners lead the American League with 17 sacrifice bunts on the season.