He did what he was told to do, so we can't fault JBJ.
On bunting, although I am opposed to doing things that seem to go against the odds, sometimes when someone is struggling maybe the odds improve for bunting. Also, it's nice to keep the opponents guessing. If you never bunt, they will stop playing for one, and you lose the increased chance of getting a hit when an IF is drawn in.
Keep 'em guessing!