The first gut I ever saw that had the shift used against him was Hank Aaron. Many teams (Astros included) would move the SS to short right, put the 2nd paseman on the other side of 2nd and put the first baseman between 1st and 2nd.He was asked why he didnt just bunt to the right side or punch it that way he said if he did that then the defense won. I dont recall if the shift worked for a lower OBP or not, but his HR just kept comming.