it's never easy to get through the bottom of an order without giving up 6 runs. That's why it happens all the time and all pitchers have an ERA around 54.
Good thing our starting position players average about 1000 rbi's each, or we'd be in trouble.
All these stats about absurd run scoring have me wondering, why didn't Vince McMahon create XLB, instead of XFL? Think of the possibities:
Catchers can attempt to tackle hitters once they leave the batters box.
Hitters are awarded first base if hit by the pitch, awarded second base if hit in the head, but are automatically out if hit in the solarplexus (First or third base ump have to make the call).
The batting team gets a "safety" who roams the outfield and is allowed to interfere with outfielders trying to play the ball.
Running out of the baseline is completely acceptable. If a baserunner wants to take the long way, be my guest. Slow infielders are just screwed.
Hitters are allowed to drop the bat and catch the pitch with their bare hands. If they pick it clean, they get first base automatically. If they don't catch it clean, they're automatically out. Even knuckleballers will have to fire one in their every now and then to keep the hitters off balance.
In bench clearing brawls, any player who gets his shoes removed is out of the game, even if it only leaves 5 guys to play the field. If a team doesn't have a lot of skilled players, but can goad the opponent into brawls, advantage to the enforcers. Think the bottom of a fumble pile gets rough in the NFL? Imagine what could've been in '86: Kevin Mitchell trying to restrain Eric Davis, so he doesn't get Carter's shoes off.
Managers are allowed two "challenges" per game, if they disagree with an umps call. Instead of the challenge going to the replay room, the outcome is determined on the field: if the manager is able to completely cover home plate with dirt before the four umpires are able to physically restrain him, the call gets overturned. Oh yeah, and the first base and third base coaches get to run interference.
On a Home run, the ball is still live. The batter gets to keep circling the bases for additional runs until the ball is returned to the field of play. Fielders need to hop the fence and go into the stands (that 'll put some teeth back into the green monster--do they get to have grappling hooks and rope?). If fans touch the ball, the umpire can award extra runs based on his own discretion.
Oh, and of course, 3 balls is a walk. Stop nibbling, pitchers. We have some four-platers to enjoy.
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