It’s almost time for a new season, so of course, it’s time for brand-new (or in some cases, revisited) terrible rule changes that are being attempted in the minor leagues before being considered for the majors.
In the past we’ve seen shortened double-headers, and starting a runner on second base in extra innings, both of which will be sticking around for the 2021 season, but why stop there. Increasing the size of bases by three inches? Sure! Robot umpires? Well, okay, maybe, why not? Banning the shift?
Banning the shift?
Seems like they’re trying out a requirement of having four infielders remaining in the infield, or at least in proximity to the infield dirt.