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Originally Posted by Snapolit1
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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I think this is a reason why weak fundamentals is so bothersome offensively. They are taught to bunt and hit opposite way in high school and college. It gets the attention of scouts, and then modern coaches and GMs tell them to abandon these skills. 5 star prospects don't always look 5 star in the majors due to statcast and sabermetrics.
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