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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 11, 2021 8:57:24 GMT -6
In the case of left handed pull hitters, we often see the infielders all positioned to the right side of the infield. And the batter, more often than not, will predictably hit the ball to the right side for an easy out.
Some fans want to ban the shift, claiming that positioning the defense that way is "unfair", and say the rules should be changed to prevent this kind of defense. To that, I say hogwash. Hit it where they aint!
What are your thoughts on the matter?
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 11, 2021 9:16:18 GMT -6
In the case of left handed pull hitters, we often see the infielders all positioned to the right side of the infield. And the batter, more often than not, will predictably hit the ball to the right side for an easy out. Some fans want to ban the shift, claiming that positioning the defense that way is "unfair", and say the rules should be changed to prevent this kind of defense. To that, I say hogwash. Hit it where they aint! What are your thoughts on the matter?No, work on hitting the other way. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 11, 2021 9:18:41 GMT -6
In the case of left handed pull hitters, we often see the infielders all positioned to the right side of the infield. And the batter, more often than not, will predictably hit the ball to the right side for an easy out. Some fans want to ban the shift, claiming that positioning the defense that way is "unfair", and say the rules should be changed to prevent this kind of defense. To that, I say hogwash. Hit it where they aint! What are your thoughts on the matter?Why not just erase the fielders all together. .. Just have giant size holes were the position players generally are, and if the batter can successfully hit the ball without falling into the hole, he's awarded a base. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 11, 2021 9:24:40 GMT -6
In the case of left handed pull hitters, we often see the infielders all positioned to the right side of the infield. And the batter, more often than not, will predictably hit the ball to the right side for an easy out. Some fans want to ban the shift, claiming that positioning the defense that way is "unfair", and say the rules should be changed to prevent this kind of defense. To that, I say hogwash. Hit it where they aint! What are your thoughts on the matter?Not a fan of banning the shift. I don’t see the point. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 11, 2021 9:32:54 GMT -6
Not a fan of banning the shift. I don’t see the point. Apparently the point is, without the shift we'd see more success by the pull-hitters. More offense = more excitement. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 11, 2021 9:33:37 GMT -6
Not a fan of banning the shift. I don’t see the point. Apparently the point is, without the shift we'd see more success by the pull-hitters. More offense = more excitement. Maybe the pull-hitters should think of more ways to get on base. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 11, 2021 9:42:46 GMT -6
Apparently the point is, without the shift we'd see more success by the pull-hitters. More offense = more excitement. Maybe the pull-hitters should think of more ways to get on base. A firm bunt to the open half of the infield is a guaranteed single. Maybe even a double depending on how far it goes. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Dec 11, 2021 9:51:37 GMT -6
Ted Williams would have loved the shift.
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Post by olpapa on Dec 11, 2021 10:17:11 GMT -6
Ted Williams would have loved the shift. Tony Gwynn would have too. |
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Post by olpapa on Dec 11, 2021 10:24:03 GMT -6
There is no excuse whatsoever for a professional baseball player not being able to bunt. The shift in most cases is an invitation to take a free hit.
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 11, 2021 10:53:45 GMT -6
There is no excuse whatsoever for a professional baseball player not being able to bunt. The shift in most cases is an invitation to take a free hit. Amen. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 11, 2021 17:24:16 GMT -6
There is no excuse whatsoever for a professional baseball player not being able to bunt. The shift in most cases is an invitation to take a free hit. The bunt has almost become a lost art with rare exceptions. The shift just begs for it. Or at the very least have an opposite field approach when facing the shift. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Dec 11, 2021 18:50:44 GMT -6
It's hilarious that one of the most frequently-used baseball interview cliches is about making adjustments. "I gotta make an adjustment. They made an adjustment to me so I gotta adjust back. That's baseball. Baseball is a game of adjustments." Then suddenly defenses make a successful adjustment and hitters start whining like babies about how unfair it is.
Suck it up and figure it out.
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 11, 2021 20:26:36 GMT -6
What’s next, outfielders can’t play deep?
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 12, 2021 6:21:25 GMT -6
What’s next, outfielders can’t play deep? I am 47, and I am glad I grew up an a different time/era, when many things seemed so much better than today.....Sports definitely being one of them. |
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Post by olpapa on Dec 12, 2021 9:23:15 GMT -6
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 12, 2021 9:55:58 GMT -6
What’s next, outfielders can’t play deep? I am 47, and I am glad I grew up an a different time/era, when many things seemed so much better than today.....Sports definitely being one of them. I miss the days of people laughing at risqué humor. Now, everything “offends” people. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 12, 2021 12:11:34 GMT -6
IMO, the '60s and '70s were the two best decades for music. There was folk-based pop, Smooth R&B, The Beatles and the British Invasion, The American response, soft rock, hard rock, psychedelia, peace songs, bubble rock, and blue-eyed soul. New bands and artists pretty much hit the jackpot if they appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show but there were plenty of other avenues like American Bandstand, Shindig, Hullabaloo, and Soul Train. The early '70s brought us late-night music in the form of "In Concert" (ABC) on Fridays and "The Midnight Special" (NBC) on Saturdays. Today's music ain't got the same soul. I like that old-time rock and roll. We were dancin' in the streets. Groovin' on a Sunday afternoon with My Girl. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Dec 12, 2021 20:01:17 GMT -6
IMO, the '60s and '70s were the two best decades for music. There was folk-based pop, Smooth R&B, The Beatles and the British Invasion, The American response, soft rock, hard rock, psychedelia, peace songs, bubble rock, and blue-eyed soul. New bands and artists pretty much hit the jackpot if they appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show but there were plenty of other avenues like American Bandstand, Shindig, Hullabaloo, and Soul Train. The early '70s brought us late-night music in the form of "In Concert" (ABC) on Fridays and "The Midnight Special" (NBC) on Saturdays. Today's music ain't got the same soul. I like that old-time rock and roll. We were dancin' in the streets. Groovin' on a Sunday afternoon with My Girl. It is hard to beat '80s Country music. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 12, 2021 20:04:02 GMT -6
IMO, the '60s and '70s were the two best decades for music. There was folk-based pop, Smooth R&B, The Beatles and the British Invasion, The American response, soft rock, hard rock, psychedelia, peace songs, bubble rock, and blue-eyed soul. New bands and artists pretty much hit the jackpot if they appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show but there were plenty of other avenues like American Bandstand, Shindig, Hullabaloo, and Soul Train. The early '70s brought us late-night music in the form of "In Concert" (ABC) on Fridays and "The Midnight Special" (NBC) on Saturdays. Today's music ain't got the same soul. I like that old-time rock and roll. We were dancin' in the streets. Groovin' on a Sunday afternoon with My Girl. It is hard to beat '80s Country music. And 80s rock. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Dec 12, 2021 22:31:36 GMT -6
It is hard to beat '80s Country music. And 80s rock. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Dec 13, 2021 7:22:05 GMT -6
Whew...that reminds me of my brother. We worked on a 1968 Camaro together the summer that album came out and we played it to death. Good times on Poverty Knob. RIP, Robbie. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 13, 2021 9:34:52 GMT -6
It is hard to beat '80s Country music. And 80s rock. '80s country and rock were still okay but the love songs went in a strange direction. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 14, 2021 6:23:45 GMT -6
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Post by thomasj13 on Dec 14, 2021 6:49:23 GMT -6
Watch it that they'll draw circles / boundaries of where the position players have to be before the pitcher pitches |
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Post by abregmanfan on Dec 14, 2021 10:26:29 GMT -6
Wonder if they will still teach launch angles if they ban the shift? |
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Post by bearbryant on Dec 14, 2021 14:47:48 GMT -6
IMO, the '60s and '70s were the two best decades for music. There was folk-based pop, Smooth R&B, The Beatles and the British Invasion, The American response, soft rock, hard rock, psychedelia, peace songs, bubble rock, and blue-eyed soul. New bands and artists pretty much hit the jackpot if they appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show but there were plenty of other avenues like American Bandstand, Shindig, Hullabaloo, and Soul Train. The early '70s brought us late-night music in the form of "In Concert" (ABC) on Fridays and "The Midnight Special" (NBC) on Saturdays. Today's music ain't got the same soul. I like that old-time rock and roll. We were dancin' in the streets. Groovin' on a Sunday afternoon with My Girl. |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 15, 2021 20:43:51 GMT -6
It was probably my generation that ruined rock. The first time I heard Rock Box by RUN-DMC it was close to a spiritual encounter  |
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Post by bearbryant on Dec 16, 2021 21:06:45 GMT -6
It was probably my generation that ruined rock. The first time I heard Rock Box by RUN-DMC it was close to a spiritual encounter |
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Dec 16, 2021 21:54:57 GMT -6
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