I respect the intelligent decisions franchises and managers (and players) are able to make thanks to analytics. The game becomes more boring with less action on the field, though.

Posted on August 26, 2026 at 04:25:10 PM by DoctorD

doubles, triples, stolen bases, guys thrown out stealing, just actual shit happening on the field is exciting to watch. I mean sure home runs are nice, but strike outs and walks are about as boring as it gets in terms of action.

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Poll: have analytics made MLB more enjoyable to watch, in your opinion?* - By brick August 26, 2026 at 03:20:14 PM
- I respect the intelligent decisions franchises and managers (and players) are able to make thanks to analytics. The game becomes more boring with less action on the field, though. - By DoctorD August 26, 2026 at 04:25:10 PM
- None of your answers fit into my category but I do think it is more enjoyable that teams have gotten smarter about how to win. Starting pitching longevity has been the most unfortunate casualty of the movement.* - By mattb August 26, 2026 at 03:32:39 PM
- Do color commentators that hate the modern game make it less enjoyable. Yes, and I'm talking to you John Smoltz. * - By Kevin August 26, 2026 at 03:23:26 PM
  - Billy Packer was the worst at this. (nm) - By GritsGoBlue August 26, 2026 at 03:47:03 PM
    - I hated Billy Packer. Give me Vitale over Packer* - By Rich August 26, 2026 at 04:12:44 PM
      - I'd take Al McGuire over both * - By Spirit August 26, 2026 at 04:21:15 PM

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I respect the intelligent decisions franchises and managers (and players) are able to make thanks to analytics. The game becomes more boring with less action on the field, though.