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Mat ball has been around at least 20 years, perhaps much longer. When I first saw it, I didn't like the one-size-fits-all-batters "strike zone." The pitcher could throw a strike that missed the mat/plate, or a ball that hit it. Today, however, many leagues use a mat, and it seems to work OK. The rocket balls and juiced bats more than make up for any advantage the pitcher might have. Haven't had a problem with pitchers unable to hit the mat, though. And I've never seen a "mat" tournament.
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