First, the format is bonkers. It’s a best-of-three series, played over a weekend. One bad pitch, one wild throw, and your entire season goes poof.
But here’s the funny part: pitching is everything. These athletes throw underhand at over 70 miles per hour. That’s faster than many overhand fastballs in baseball. And they do it from just 43 feet away.
Batters have literally 0.3 seconds to react. You blink, and the ball is already in the catcher’s glove. It’s like trying to hit a firework with a pool noodle.
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Here’s a weird fact: slapping is a real technique. No, it’s not a confrontation. It’s when a left-handed batter gets a running start from the left side of the plate and chops the ball into the dirt. It’s designed to make fielders panic. And it works.
Also, catchers are secretly the most athletic people alive. They squat for two hours, wear armor, and have to block balls that sometimes bounce directly off their facemask. They’re like medieval knights, but with better Instagram content.
