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Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch
There used to be base-stealing in that league. The players voted it out after the year they tried it. They didn't feel it changed the game any, so it wasn't worth it.
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Then I would have to believe the players are either not very smart, not very athletic or both.
I think the stealing adds a bundle to the game. It keeps a player in the catching position. It keeps the pitcher and catcher in the game because they can no longer think about the beer after the game
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It keeps the umpire on their toes, also.
This year in our states of all levels, the steal was a big part of the game including delayed steals of home.
It is so well liked by the "college" players, that every level wants it.