As you’ve probably heard, there is increased momentum toward banning shifting in Major League Baseball. It certainly fits with Commissioner Rob Manfred’s desire to make today’s game a better mirror of the sport of yesteryear. I’m not going to focus on the merits of saving the shift, because those articles have been written many times lately, and most people know how they feel about the issue. Moreover, the benefits of shifting in general are in question, making it a strange choice as MLB’s lightning rod for improving offense in baseball. Instead, I plan to show what shifting could look like after “The Shift” is banned.
Shifting after “The Shift” is banned
