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The Only Effect Of The Extra-Inning-Runner-On-Second: Pushing Long-Time Fans Away From The Game

Related Topics: Mike Emeigh, Trent McCotter

Mike Emeigh, a fellow member of the Society for American Baseball Research, shared some data on the extra-inning-runner-on-second and its effect on the length of games.

The rule was first used during the 2020 season.

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Extra-Inning Gamesu00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 208u00a0(8.6%) 284 (8.5%)
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