MiLB adopts extra-inning rule for 2018

[nynasty]

• At all levels of Minor League Baseball, extra innings will begin with a runner on second base. The runner at second base will be the player in the batting order position previous to the leadoff batter of the inning (or a substitute for that player). By way of example, if the number five hitter in the batting order is due to lead off the 10th inning, the number four player in the batting order (or a pinch-runner for such player) shall begin the inning on second base. Any runner or batter removed from the game for a substitute shall be ineligible to return to the game, as is the case in all circumstances under the Official Baseball Rules.
  
• For purposes of calculating earned runs under Rule 9.16, the runner who begins an inning on second base pursuant to this rule shall be deemed to be a runner who has reached second base because of a fielding error, but no error shall be charged to the opposing team or to any player.

This is possibly the stupidest thing I've ever heard of.

 

[Ojb81]

Dafuck??!

 

[moxie]

 

[Voltaire26]

• At all levels of Minor League Baseball, extra innings will begin with a runner on second base. The runner at second base will be the player in the batting order position previous to the leadoff batter of the inning (or a substitute for that player). By way of example, if the number five hitter in the batting order is due to lead off the 10th inning, the number four player in the batting order (or a pinch-runner for such player) shall begin the inning on second base. Any runner or batter removed from the game for a substitute shall be ineligible to return to the game, as is the case in all circumstances under the Official Baseball Rules.
  
• For purposes of calculating earned runs under Rule 9.16, the runner who begins an inning on second base pursuant to this rule shall be deemed to be a runner who has reached second base because of a fielding error, but no error shall be charged to the opposing team or to any player.

This is possibly the stupidest thing I've ever heard of.

The only part of your post that sounds intelligent.

 

[Pure Steel]

No ghost runner option?

 

[nynasty]

In all seriousness, flipping a coin makes as much sense as this rule.

 

[redseat]

 

[calsnowskier]

Minor league games are really just glorified exhibition games. The main purpose is to develop the players. Therefore, I am somewhat OK with this...



AS LONG AS IT NEVER GOES TO THE MAJORS.

 

[Rock Strongo]

• At all levels of Minor League Baseball, extra innings will begin with a runner on second base. The runner at second base will be the player in the batting order position previous to the leadoff batter of the inning (or a substitute for that player). By way of example, if the number five hitter in the batting order is due to lead off the 10th inning, the number four player in the batting order (or a pinch-runner for such player) shall begin the inning on second base. Any runner or batter removed from the game for a substitute shall be ineligible to return to the game, as is the case in all circumstances under the Official Baseball Rules.
  
• For purposes of calculating earned runs under Rule 9.16, the runner who begins an inning on second base pursuant to this rule shall be deemed to be a runner who has reached second base because of a fielding error, but no error shall be charged to the opposing team or to any player.

This is possibly the stupidest thing I've ever heard of.

what are they thinking???

this is like the nfl starting OT in a teams red zone.

 

[Guy Incognito]

 

[Myles]

I can't believe this got off the table to begin with. All a team needs to do is bunt and then sac fly and game over.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Minor league games are really just glorified exhibition games. The main purpose is to develop the players. Therefore, I am somewhat OK with this...



AS LONG AS IT NEVER GOES TO THE MAJORS.

This.

Minor league games are fun to take the kids to. I live less than 15 min from the Akron Rubber Ducks park. It's easy to get to and cheap, so if the kids decide they're done after 3-4 innings, it's not a big deal.

In all the times I've been there, I've only seen the full nine innings a handful of times, let alone extra innings.

 

[Guy Incognito]

This.

Minor league games are fun to take the kids to. I live less than 15 min from the Akron Rubber Ducks park. It's easy to get to and cheap, so if the kids decide they're done after 3-4 innings, it's not a big deal.

In all the times I've been there, I've only seen the full nine innings a handful of times, let alone extra innings.

We usually stay for the whole game when we go, but I like going with my dad.

I think we've only seen extras once or twice.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

We usually stay for the whole game when we go, but I like going with my dad.

I think we've only seen extras once or twice.

My kids are younger and one is a girl who really doesn't give a shit about baseball. My son would watch a full game with me.

It's a good deal. Honestly, it's not that much further to Jacob's Field for me - I can get there from my house in about 35 minutes - but usually go to Akron with the family. I'll take them to The Jake once or twice a season (and I'll take my son alone a few more).

 

[Guy Incognito]

My kids are younger and one is a girl who really doesn't give a shit about baseball. My son would watch a full game with me.

It's a good deal. Honestly, it's not that much further to Jacob's Field for me - I can get there from my house in about 35 minutes - but usually go to Akron with the family. I'll take them to The Jake once or twice a season (and I'll take my son alone a few more).

My daughter likes going too, but does require a trip or two to the playground at the park.

I can get to Lakewood (Phillies A) and Trenton (Yankees AA) easier than getting to Philly. We go to Lakewood 5-6 times a year, and a couple times a year to Philly.

 

[JohnU]

I have seen this rule in play in the American Association (indy ball) and it does not address anything that it's intended to address. Seriously, it does not improve pace of play and doesn't make the game more exciting.
Fans won't like it and I can guarantee you, it will be scrapped once the post-season starts, which is a joke.

If this is another example of telling minor league fans that the front office doesn't care if the team wins, then it's a trendy place to hang out and get a team tee-shirt and eat 7-dollar nachos ... well, yeah. I think the players will just cuss about it. Not very many of these guys will get to taste the caviar anyhow and all they get for pro ball is to win a minor-league title. Now they are being told, fuck it ... all we want to do is improve "pace of play."

The Association scrapped it after one season and nobody has been happier than the fans. How the AA improved pace of play was quite simple ... the teams just hustled on and off the field.

 

[megalodon30]

Minor league games are really just glorified exhibition games. The main purpose is to develop the players. Therefore, I am somewhat OK with this...



AS LONG AS IT NEVER GOES TO THE MAJORS.

Go River Cats!

 

[tducey]

Heard about this, hope it never sees the light of day in MLB.

 

[Cedrique]

Screw this rule. Home Run Derby baby! That's how you settle a tie

 

[broncosmitty]

I miss Selig.


Gonna suck when baseball gets just as faggy as football and the NBA.