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Reply to "Is fastball mania putting young arms on the brink?"

In the first surviving rules of baseball, drafted in 1845, Article 9 states:  “The ball must be pitched, not thrown for the bat.” The goal was to maximize the interaction between the fielders and hitters.

The game needs to evolve.  Moving the mound back is a good idea. Change the HR rules, make them put it in play.  Younger fans are looking for more action.  If the game doesn't evolve, the younger fans will just watch news highlights.

 

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