Thinking Baseball

Ep. 4 - The Need For Speed: Baseball's Pace of Play Dilemma


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On today’s episode we breakdown the new major rule change MLB has recently implemented called ‘pace of play’. This rule can be triggering for a lot of old schoolers out there because it seemingly takes away from the essence of what baseball was intended to be, a pastime.

However, change can be good sometimes, especially when it comes to sport. Elevating the pace of play encourages more action in a game, and who doesn’t want to see that? Even if it is a pastime, you are there to see two teams battle it out in competition.

Tune in to hear what the new pace of play rule change means for the game of baseball and arguments for and against its implementation.

We also want to hear your take on the rule change. Join our Facebook group below for more discussion!

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Breakdown of a major rule change MLB has recently implemented
  • Why pace of play has created anger and debate on both new and old school sides
  • How pace of play has changed baseball
  • The goals of the pace of play rule change
  • People pour time into what they’re passionate about
  • Pace of play vs. game duration
  • Baseball as a pastime
  • The healing power of baseball
  • The benefits of the pace of play rule change
  • Join our Private Caught in a Pickle Facebook Group to get in on the conversation. Participate in polls, questions, and discussions. Your insights and thoughts could be featured on the show!

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    Thinking BaseballBy Joshua Lewis