How come people who complain about how the “fundamentals” are so weak in todays game don’t make the equally obvious point that players in today’s game are way more athletic — way more athletic — than past decades. Infielders and outfielders make plays today routinely that no one made in the 70s. Hard to believe balls short stops get to today and throw guys out. Catches that were iconic in the 50s and 60s might barely make the sports center highlights real today. Fact that pitchers have gotten so good has really altered today’s game.
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