Why is that ok? One of the arguments would be that by being unwilling to alter his swing and/or approach, he is indeed refusing. Many here demand Dozier and Sano learn to "use the whole field." Learn to hit opposite field. Shouldn't the same apply in reverse? Shouldn't Mauer use the whole field? When the opposing outfield plays an exaggerated reverse shift, and shallow at that, I don't think your approach is optimal. Ditto when the opposing pitcher is confident you'll give him struck one. He's hit in RBI spots his entire career, but never driven in runs. Some are ok with that. I'm not.