NCAA Considers Lowering The Seams On The Ball

[NBHorn7]

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As the pendulum has swung toward pitching in the college game the NCAA is considering lowering the seams on the baseball to bring more balance to the game.

This seems like a worthwhile effort as it would let college players use the same ball used in the pro game and lessen any transition time for college players entering the pros.

I doubt many would argue that the offensive side of college baseball could use a shot in the arm. There is even good news for pitchers in this change as lowering the seams will help prevent "the rise" of blisters developing on hurlers fingers. There is nothing more frustrating than a pitcher throwing a great game only to develop a blister and have to leave the mound.

 

[ElginHotSausage]

That's good news. Says it would take effect for 2015.

I also like Wayne Graham working in a "poo-poo" to the discussion.

 

[Orangeblood]

I thought the seams were raised like that for the catcher's pleasure.

 

[ElginHotSausage]

LOL. well played.

 

[Orangeblood]

Couldn't resist. It was a hanging curved.............................................softball. Probably with raised seams.

 

[NBHorn7]

Well there is nothing worse than when a catcher develops blisters from raised things too I guess.

Maybe the USC Trojan catcher could bring information on the subject into the sunshine where none has been shed.

Graham would poo poo this thread now as any rational baseball discussion has taken a rear seat to........ well I think i will stop now.

 

[NEWDOC2002]

Alright, that's enough kids. Take this discussion where it belongs.....
to Shaggy.

 

[ElginHotSausage]

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New baseball likely to be a hit with fans, batters at College World Series
By Steven Pivovar / World-Herald staff writer

 

[s102r18]

As someone who hated the gorilla ball era and always loved a good pitcher's duel, I have to say the pendulum clearly swung way too far in pitchers' favor since the latest deadening of the bats. The decision on the lower seams is great news, IMO.

 

[LonghornCatholic]

agree