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re: I think the MLB went just a touch overboard on the new balls
Posted on 10/29/17 at 11:22 pm to xrockfordf150x
Posted on 10/29/17 at 11:22 pm to xrockfordf150x
I love pitchers duels, but these games are always fun
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Posted on 10/29/17 at 11:23 pm to Captain Crackysack
I have no problem in neutering the slider... it's the one pitch that hitters can't touch when thrown well..
Posted on 10/29/17 at 11:34 pm to TROLA
Gorilla ball trumps small ball all day, any day.
Posted on 10/29/17 at 11:35 pm to BCMCubs
MLB isn't stupid. They know what the fans want to see. Home runs pay the bills
Posted on 10/29/17 at 11:37 pm to Ryan3232
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, but did the MLB actually state they were using new balls?
Yes. The balls are different. It has been talked about all playoffs. I’d like to think they have same guts, but leather on outside does appear slicker.
Posted on 10/29/17 at 11:40 pm to Bho
And the balls may be part of it, but there has been a huge transition in swing mechanics as well. There is such an emphasis on home runs that guys have changed their swing planes/paths to create more lift on impact. The lift angle on some of these are crazy.
Posted on 10/29/17 at 11:41 pm to BCMCubs
I like some good gorilla ball as well, but I also wouldn't mind seeing a guy have to try and do some base running every now and then. Ya know. Maybe take a fricking lead at first every so often
Posted on 10/29/17 at 11:41 pm to Captain Crackysack
Games 1-4 all went under the total through 9 innings.
Game 2 only went over because of extra innings.
Game 2 only went over because of extra innings.
Posted on 10/29/17 at 11:41 pm to cubsfan5150
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It's like college baseball in the 90s
ain't it fun
Posted on 10/29/17 at 11:42 pm to Speedy G
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MLB set a record for HR this year by 408 HR. This is the future of baseball.
This. Get with the program
Posted on 10/29/17 at 11:45 pm to Captain Crackysack
Enjoy it. This is much more intriguing than 2-0 games.
Posted on 10/29/17 at 11:56 pm to Captain Crackysack
Now we even got one-handed home runs. Unreal
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:02 am to Captain Crackysack
To be fair, Puig is an absolute freak.
This post was edited on 10/30/17 at 12:03 am
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:42 am to Speedy G
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MLB set a record for HR this year by 408 HR. This is the future of baseball.
And it’s necessary for a baseball renaissance. Casual fans love watching offense and the long ball. MLB has to make a change to gear it more towards that like the NFL with offensive rules and the Warriors model in the NBA.
People go to have fun, and they just don’t have as much in a 2-1 pitchers duel. This is great for baseball regardless of what any here personally like
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:44 am to Captain Crackysack
Puke hit his home run with one hand
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:47 am to Captain Crackysack
Balls have been juiced the last two years. It's not a secret.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 5:53 am to Ryan3232
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Excuse my ignorance, but did the MLB actually state they were using new balls?
Or is this just an excuse by the pitchers at THIS point. (Not saying they are liars, but is there any proof yet?)
Whats going on here?
Fangraphs tested the balls and didn't find anything. The Ringer (I believe) tested them and said the seams were of shorter height, which reduced drag and the ability of pitchers to create movement.
Baseball hasn't said shite, but it's pretty obvious something changed. The players have also changed their approach for the most part. Higher launch points, way more strikeouts, and a wave of 3 true outcome batters also have contributed.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 7:00 am to Captain Crackysack
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It was easily the least deserving of all home runs so far tonight. So yes, I picked that one
And not Puig's one handed back swing low and away HR?
Posted on 10/30/17 at 7:04 am to Jcorye1
Just a reminder, game 4 was 1-1 going into the 9th, with 5 total hits in the game, and saw two 4th in the rotation guys pitch gems through 6 innings. They didn't seem to mund the balls.
That being said, yeah it's obvious the balls have changed, and if baseball wants more fans, they'll keep it that way. This series has been amazing to watch, and i rarely watch baseball.
That being said, yeah it's obvious the balls have changed, and if baseball wants more fans, they'll keep it that way. This series has been amazing to watch, and i rarely watch baseball.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 7:15 am to TeddyPadillac
You would like to think it is some conspiracy to hit the NFL while it is down. But it was probably just some goof at the baseball factory and no one noticed till it was too late. Employee probably went from terminated to bonuses and promotions.
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