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re: I think the MLB went just a touch overboard on the new balls
Posted on 10/29/17 at 11:04 pm to Captain Crackysack
Posted on 10/29/17 at 11:04 pm to Captain Crackysack
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?
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?
This post was edited on 10/29/17 at 11:09 pm
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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 10/30/17 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.
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