What I find interesting is the step off rules. Pitchers must disengage the rubber before throwing to a base. Not sure how it will be interpreted. No more LH leg hang? Only 2 step offs or pick offs per plate appearance - does that mean a good runner who doesn't get picked off in 2 attempts can now take a 30 ft lead and can't be picked off by the pitcher? Anyone have the avg # if times a pitcher throws over to first per plate appearance?
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