Left hander Hall of Famer George Brett recently said that if the pulled the shift

Jul 14, 2019
3:17:36pm

HighHorse What, Me Worry?

on him, he could hit it to short stop every time. He was one of the greatest hitters of all time and he says that players simply have to learn to hit opposite field more.

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Time

POLL: Should there be illegal defense in baseball (ie. no shift)?

Mr. Belding The easy way out

7/14/19 12:14pm

It’s time for batters to adjust

Coop

7/14/19 12:14pm

Consider... If a player in baseball is successful just 28% of the time

Adrielle

7/14/19 12:26pm

I’ve seen a few bunts that beat it. Seems like that would be a skill that could

Colorado

7/14/19 12:27pm

Yes - choke up a little and shorten your swing, or bunt more

Coop

7/14/19 12:37pm

Yep. Go the other way a couple of times

SoCalCoug

7/14/19 2:25pm

What are the arguments in favor of banning the shift?

DKN

7/14/19 12:25pm

Most baseball fans are over 50 and old people don't like new things?

TCuz

7/14/19 12:28pm

Sounds about right

DKN

7/14/19 12:42pm

RE: What are the arguments in favor of banning the shift?

Skeptical Optimist

7/14/19 12:34pm

Batters wouldn't sell out for the home run as much if the ball wasn't juiced.

wabluecoug

7/14/19 12:27pm

No it shouldn’t be banned although I personally don’t like it much...

CoachSpeak

7/14/19 1:00pm

RE: POLL: Should there be illegal defense in baseball (ie. no shift)?

troutmaster13

7/14/19 1:05pm

Or intentionally leaving someone wide open for a 3. (I.e. Crowder)

RealSimsShadY

7/14/19 1:59pm

I can't believe this is even a debate, but at least now they'll start drafting

Ash

7/14/19 3:12pm

Left hander Hall of Famer George Brett recently said that if the pulled the shift

HighHorse

7/14/19 3:17pm

But chicks dig the long ball.

Yohy

7/14/19 6:48pm

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