Can't wait to see MLB's decree about what an infielder's "normal" positioning should be, and how far they're allowed to stray from it.
― WmC, Wednesday, 5 December 2018 17:02 (five years ago) link
banning the shift reduces the penalty for pulling a grounder. pulled grounders go hand-in-hand with trying to hit for more power. banning the shift might *intensify* the launch-angle frenzy— Jeff Sullivan (@based_ball) December 5, 2018
― mookieproof, Wednesday, 5 December 2018 17:05 (five years ago) link
Long piece on the Jays' frequent use of a four-man outfield this year.
https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-4-man-outfield-defense
― clemenza, Monday, 9 May 2022 22:32 (one year ago) link