My takeaways from watching the ISC's
The "Art of Bunting" is on life support.
It’s been a fading skill for many years – now it’s clearly on life support and in need of a major transplant.
Somebody said “chicks dig the long ball”, and apparently the best players in the world do too,
I don’t have the statistics, but from the games I saw, I’m thinking close to half the runs scored were via the home run.
Bunting – or should I say – attempting to bunt is more than a lost art. It’s just not worth it. The upside is marginal compared to the downside and the probability of such.
Super thank you to the broadcasters of this event: Softball Premier! These guys did an absolutely outstanding job!!!
This video tells the story.
Yup, riseballs actually rise!
Finally we have an answer!
A frame-by-frame breakdown that illustrates Marco Diaz’s 79 mph riseball definitely elevates as it passes through the hitting zone.
The PRAWN rule is not working...
The “Player Rep All-World Name” (PRAWN) rule was brought into effect some 20 years ago.
The rule has been modified many times, but the objective is to limit the number of “all-stars” per team and thereby foster parity in men’s fastpitch.
However, top ranked New York Gremlins had a runs for and against of 49-2 going into the final game against the Hill United Chiefs.
Granted, the Chiefs upset them in the final, and the 3rd place NE Drillers put up a respectable showing in third place, actually knocking off the Chiefs in their first encounter.
Yup, rise balls actually rise!
Finally we have an answer!
A frame-by-frame breakdown that illustrates Marco Diaz’s 79 mph riseball definitely elevates as it passes through the hitting zone.
The "Art of Bunting" is on life support.
It’s been a fading skill for many years – now it’s clearly on life support and in need of a major transplant.
This video tells the story.
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