09-18-2019, 03:11 PM
(09-17-2019, 12:57 PM)fredtoast Wrote: When it comes to sports many people like the "old ways" just because of nostalgia, but with baseball the new game is really more boring.
More walks means less balls in play and less action.
More strikeouts means less balls in play and less action.
More home runs means less balls in play and less action.
Fewer stolen base attempts means less action.
The game is turning more into "home run derby" where the fielders just stand around and watch the batter either walk, strike out, or trot around the bases after a HR.
The NFL has turned into a passing league, and the NBA is all about the three-point shot, but there is still the same amount of action to watch.
All good points. I happened to notice that of the qualified hitters in the Nl that only 12 are hitting over .290. That’s really bad!
