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Originally Posted by Steve M
I didn't see this happen this past weekend - but sure used to see it regularly in men's ball. Almost an "unfair" advantage for a quick left-handed batter.
Hmmmmm - maybe that's where the USC thought comes in...........  |
Doesn't seem unfair to me. The intentional walk is supposed to place the pitch out of reach of the batter. Tossing the bat, timing it correctly, to hit a fair ball would seem to require a lot of skill (or luck). If the batter can do that and defeat the intentional walk, good for him/her.