I suspect that the new format was chosen by the network, as the duration of the contest can be more accurately estimated in advance. Stupid networks.
Either they changed the rule or Mancini was cheating, pretty sure before you couldn't throw another pitch until the last one had landed, that's how Harper won, his dad was quick pitchingLike balls are not even landing before he is hitting another one out. This is dumb.
The rules have changed.Either they changed the rule or Mancini was cheating, pretty sure before you couldn't throw another pitch until the last one had landed, that's how Harper won, his dad was quick pitching
They’re showing that on the statcast version on espn2.I like the look they just showed where you can initially see the launch angle and speed in real time
Yeah it got old watching guys taking 5 pitches to rest in between swings.They changed it to a timed format at least 2-3 years ago. It used to last 3+ hours.
View: https://twitter.com/Steve_OS/status/1414745036751876102I dunno, I thought that was a pretty fun start. Dude falling over the railing was sure something
That, and Raveich provides as much excitement as a sloth on AmbienThank you guys, I couldn't understand why this felt so much less exciting than I remember, and you nailed it. It used to be 10 outs rather than a time limit and that was so much better because moonshots can't be admired. It's just too rushed now.
I think it's just to make everything easier for the manager given his special two way status. He pitches his inning; he gets his at-bat or two, and then he can be removed from the game. Otherwise they'd have to worry about sending him out to the pen to warm up prior to taking the mound when he might have to bat in that half-inning. I'm sure that's also why he's leading off.Fundamentally disagree with Ohtani getting the SP nod.
Being an all-star starter is something to earn. He has 100% earned that right as a DH. Let someone else with better than a 4-1, 3.49 ERA have the SP honor.
Probably in a distinct minority here but it is what it is.
In between matches right now. Alonso vs Perez about to startI'm watching on MLB.tv, and for the past minute, all I've seen is a graphic saying "T-Mobile Home Run Derby". Is the action continuing?
Ad break, I presume. They're only halfway through the first round.I'm watching on MLB.tv, and for the past minute, all I've seen is a graphic saying "T-Mobile Home Run Derby". Is the action continuing?
He hit the fucking bull.He might hit the damn scoreboard.
He makes 676K, and he gets a million if he wins this thing.Alonso not fooling around.
I want to see him beat OhtaniShould Sal Perez even bother with his turn?
Holy shit. I mean, it makes sense...but it's still shocking to see it put like that.He makes 676K, and he gets a million if he wins this thing.
I mean, I hope not?Someone is going to shit one 600 feet tonight.