Hall of Famers that were great bunters?

[Chuck9788]

I have a Tony Gwynn (1985 Donruss) that depicts Gwynn bunting. Was he considered a tremenous bunter?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Xc0AAOxy4dNS5DF0/s-l300.jpg

What HOF'er's were superb at laying down bunts?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Mantle had many bunt hits I believe. Carew too.

[commishbob]

The first one I think of is Nellie Fox.

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[brian1961]

I've read that before injuries took their toll on Mickey Mantle, he was the best drag bunter in the major leagues. I've also read about Mr. Fox's prowess at bunting; he was terrific. --- Brian Powell

[mcgwirecom]

Richie Ashburn...

[frankbmd]

I've read that before injuries took their toll on Mickey Mantle, he was the best drag bunter in the major leagues. I've also read about Mr. Fox's prowess at bunting; he was terrific. --- Brian Powell

I know what you mean and I agree about Mantle, but like the Baltimore Chop, the drag bunt has fallen on lean times.

For those unaware there was no "dress" requirement for a drag bunter.:eek:;)

[tjenkins]

Rod Carew was a great bunter as was Pete Rose. I remember people talking about how accurate Lee Mazzilli was at bunting. I also think Ichiro was pretty handy at it.

[Steve D]

Best one I've ever seen is Rod Carew.

Steve

[clydepepper]

Though not quite a HOFer, Brett Butler's name should always be mentioned when discussing great bunters.

[almostdone]

From what I understand Phil Rizzuto was a great bunter.

Drew

[the 'stache]

When I think of bunting, the name Willie Keeler immediately jumps to mind.

“Keeler could bunt any time he chose,” Honus Wagner remembered (https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/074d42fd).

https://i.imgur.com/enBQJyM.png
"Hit 'em where they ain't. Or, bunt."

[the 'stache]

From what I understand Phil Rizzuto was a great bunter.

Drew

Exhibit A, Scooter's '53 Bowman.

https://i.imgur.com/ju3lyNp.png

[clydepepper]

Exhibit A, Scooter's '53 Bowman.

https://i.imgur.com/ju3lyNp.png



More of the same? I give you HARMful Bunting:

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