1. Batters learning to hit to all fields, especially as a response to the ubiquitous shifts that we now see in the game.

2. Batters, especially speedy ones, learning to bunt more often for base hits. I remember when Brett Butler used to do this all the time. It had a great impact on the game. Why can't someone like Trae Turner, or a bunch of others do this? It would certainly add to the excitement of the game.

3. Batters taking more pride in not striking out. Not many years ago batters used to try to keep their strikeouts under 10% of their ABs, and a fair amount accomplished that or came close. Now, I'd be surprised if any MLB batters accomplished that. I guess metrics show that an increase in HRs by always swinging for the fences offsets the strikeouts. So now we're used to seeing a high percentage of runs scored off of HRs. Sure, there's some excitement to that, but like to get back to seeing more rallies where teams string a bunch of hits and walks together, constantly keeping pressure on the defense, and not so frequently bailing them out by striking out.

4. More complete games by pitchers. Or at least more pitchers completing 7 innings. It has become a game of pitcher churn, and I don't think the game is better for it. It seems rare now in the playoffs for a starting pitcher to go even 5 innings. We never used to hear of "bullpen games" or "openers." It seems like pitchers have become more interchangeable, and are now used whenever dictated by specific matchups. So far this postseason the Dodgers have used Kershaw and Urias in relief. Other teams have used starters in relief as well. It throws everything off and unnecessarily blurs the line between what starters and relievers are.

5. Electronic strike zone. I'm sure there would be some unintended consequences, but the technology is there and it's time to implement it in some form. At least do an extended pilot in the minor leagues. There are too many situations where plate umpires are missing calls, either calling balls strikes, or strikes balls, frequently impacting not only that at bat, but the inning, and sometimes the game. It's one thing for an umpire to have a consistently tight or wide zone, but too often they're just completely inconsistent, which causes all kinds of problems for both the pitchers and the hitters. MLB now effectively uses electronic review for close/controversial plays in the field. It's time to get technology involved in the calling of balls and strikes.

6. Take measures to speed up the game. It could be a pitch clock, shortened time between innings, or a host of other things, but something needs to be done.