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[Melchoire]

This is quite possibly the most boring "sport" ever come up with by anyone. The rules are complicated, the players don't need to be that athletic(ie. Babe Ruth, Lou Gerigh), I have no idea how they keep score(which is probably why there are classes specifically for score-keeping). With football you put the ball in the net and that's a goal, plain and simple. But for some reason it's America's national past-time

[Waser Lave]

Damn right. Also America is like the only country which bothers playing it...nobody else takes it seriously.

[rockage]

This is quite possibly the most boring "sport" ever come up with by anyone. The rules are complicated, the players don't need to be that athletic(ie. Babe Ruth, Lou Gerigh), I have no idea how they keep score(which is probably why there are classes specifically for score-keeping). With football you put the ball in the net and that's a goal, plain and simple. But for some reason it's America's national past-time blink.gif

Baseball is the most thrilling sport ever... The rules aren't complicated at all . who the hell are you to say babe ruth and lou gehrig weren't athletic... Just because it requires a different type of athleticism then soccer doesn't mean these players weren't athletic. When a player hits home plate its another run...you can tally those up and that's the score...

Just because you don't understand something doesn't mean it's bad...

And glad we are the only ones that bother with it (even though numerous hispanic and asian cultures do as well), you guys obviously wouldn't know how to play it right.

Edited by rockage, 15 July 2008 - 05:38 PM.

[Agamemnon]

Although alot of americans consider it "americas past time" It is very popular in Japan,Korea,China, The Domican Republic, Cuba,

[rockage]

It's a funny time for you to make this thread as well, being that the all star game is going on right now.

[Melchoire]

It's a funny time for you to make this thread as well, being that the all star game is going on right now.

Yeah I was planning to watch family guy right now, but they cancelled it for baseball

[rockage]

http://familyguyx.net/

there's your family guy for you.

Edited by rockage, 15 July 2008 - 05:47 PM.

[Agamemnon]

Yeah I was planning to watch family guy right now, but they cancelled it for baseball

TBS Right now....has family guy on. Not sure if you canucks get TBS

[Amagius]

Baseball is the most thrilling sport ever... The rules aren't complicated at all . who the hell are you to say babe ruth and lou gehrig weren't athletic... Just because it requires a different type of athleticism then soccer doesn't mean these players weren't athletic. When a player hits home plate its another run...you can tally those up and that's the score...

Just because you don't understand something doesn't mean it's bad...

And glad we are the only ones that bother with it (even though numerous hispanic and asian cultures do as well), you guys obviously wouldn't know how to play it right.

It isn't that it requires a different type of athleticism; it's that it requires a lesser type of athleticism.

I used to tolerate baseball, but I can't stand even passively watching it now.

[Just Another User]

Football (soccer) is the best sport ever. Followed by ultimate frisbee

[Tyler.]

It isn't that it requires a different type of athleticism; it's that it requires a lesser type of athleticism.

I used to tolerate baseball, but I can't stand even passively watching it now.

You still have to run, you still have to be strong... how's that a lesser type of athleticism?

And we could sday the same damn thing 'bout Cricket

[rockage]

It isn't that it requires a different type of athleticism; it's that it requires a lesser type of athleticism.

Your wrong. Let's see any soccer player play baseball well, they can't. It's not that it's less athletic, it's a different type...

[pyke]

Damn right. Also America is like the only country which bothers playing it...nobody else takes it seriously.

The Japanese do!

There aren't many other sports that consist of more waiting around then playing, that's for sure. It's fun to play once in a while, don't enjoy watching it.

Keeping score is easy. If someone gets all the way around, it's a point

[Amagius]

You still have to run, you still have to be strong... how's that a lesser type of athleticism?

And we could sday the same damn thing 'bout Cricket

You still have to run, you still have to be strong, but... for how long? Minutes at a time? A second or two? I believe it's closer to the latter than the former.

You're wrong. Let's see any soccer player play baseball well, they can't. It's not that it's less athletic, it's a different type...

In the reverse, let's hypothetically imagine a baseball player attempting to play soccer. Comparatively, this hypothetical player would do worse than a soccer player in baseball. Why? Soccer simply requires more endurance, stamina, and speed. While it's difficult to hold an exchange rate for athleticism skills and capabilities, the amount of other skills required [for soccer] dwarves the small amount of extra strength needed in baseball.

Edited by Amagius, 15 July 2008 - 06:22 PM.

[rockage]

In the reverse, let's hypothetically imagine a baseball player attempting to play soccer. Comparatively, this hypothetical player would do worse than a soccer player in baseball. Why? Soccer simply requires more endurance, stamina, and speed. While it's difficult to hold an exchange rate for athleticism skills and capabilities, the amount of other skills required [for soccer] dwarves the small amount of extra strength needed in baseball.

I don't think that a soccer player playing baseball would do better than a baseball player playing soccer; it is just a different type of athleticism...neither would do well in each others sport.

[Hawk]

You still have to run, you still have to be strong, but... for how long? Minutes at a time? A second or two? I believe it's closer to the latter than the former.


In the reverse, let's hypothetically imagine a baseball player attempting to play soccer. Comparatively, this hypothetical player would do worse than a soccer player in baseball. Why? Soccer simply requires more endurance, stamina, and speed. While it's difficult to hold an exchange rate for athleticism skills and capabilities, the amount of other skills required [for soccer] dwarves the small amount of extra strength needed in baseball.

This post proves you have no idea what the hell you're talking about.

If a professional baseball player bats .300 they're considered damn good (And if they can put those numbers up all career long they'll end up in the Hall of
Fame). That means, of 10 at bats, he is expected to reach base 3 times, excluding walks. You have no idea how difficult it is to put a ball traveling at 90 mph (Or less if it is an off speed pitch) into play with a round bat, and then manage to make it to first, without getting out. Oh, and those wood bats don't have quite the pop that aluminum bats do.

To me, soccer is the most boring sport in the world. Why watch people kick a ball around for an hour and a half and see virtually no scoring chances... or goals. Soccer is far from a thrilling sport... if you want a thrilling sport, go watch hockey. (I'd say American football, but I doubt you'd understand, plus not everyone on the field is "athletic" enough... plus there is a shitload of downtime... I can't deny that)

[rockage]

I hate baseball. I agree with that comedian %100. It's not like Baseball has playbooks, in fact the object is so simple there's hardly any strategy at all other than possibly the different type of pitches. The plays and athleticism shown in Football, like throwing 60 yard TD passes is just utterly astounding.

It's a mystery to me how people can stand watching an entire Baseball game.

There are tons of different strategies...small ball, sacrifice, wheel, hit and run, etc. Throwing a baseball faster than a car...that's amazing.

[Freddy]

Baseball is all about muscle twitch fibers, reflexes, quick power, and speed.
Actually VERY fun to play and a lot of times fun to watch xD.

[33724]

yeah football rules.... nothing like a high scoring game of football. To bad baseball fans dont riot and kill others after games then I guess it would be more exciting to the OP

Edited by 33724, 16 July 2008 - 07:12 AM.

[rockage]

What the hell ? All sports have fans that riot:

http://youtube.com/r...o..._type=&aq=f

[Metal Faced Hunter]

Basketball is the best! Baseball I think kind of sucks. Too long to play a game. And it's not even super special awesome.

[Will]

I don't think that a soccer player playing baseball would do better than a baseball player playing soccer; it is just a different type of athleticism...neither would do well in each others sport.

I think both would do well at the others' sport. Both sports are rather easy to pick up and, considering both are already athletes, they would be miles ahead of a true beginner. Sure they might be rough around the edges but they'd be fine.

I'm not a baseball fan myself but a lot of my buddies play so I don't mind it.

[Tetiel]

I think some of you need some education about muscles and their function. There are two sets of muscles which tend to be defined as slow twitch and fast twitch muscles. Some people who are runners like soccer players need fast twitch muscles so they can move quickly and last a long time while slow twitch is more about strength. Soccer players because they have a completely different body type and tend not to have bulky enough muscles would NOT do well at baseball which is a sport of strength, judgment, and occasionally speed. Soccer is a sport of endurance and speed and because of this is very impressive but they could not do well as they do not have the upper arm strength. Barely have any at all. Why would they need it?

I mean honestly it's like saying a discus thrower isn't as athletic as a sprinter. They just have their own skill sets and train just as hard for them.

Each has their own skill set and to some baseball appeals and to others soccer/football appeals. Honestly comparing the two is a bit like apples and oranges to me especially comparing their athletes. I will say, though, that after sharing a house several times with minor league baseball players they are anything but lazy.

[iargue]

Baseball is actually a very difficult to play, rather then many other sports. When you break down soccer, it all relies on how well you are at kicking the ball, rather it is dribbling or shooting, you only have one skill you must master, ball control. Other things like speed and stamina are boosters and make things easier for you, and then you have to be able to judge where the ball will go as a goalie.

Baseball on the other hand is tough. When your up to pitch, you face a 95 mile per hour fast ball, which will reach the plate in .43 seconds, and 0.19 seconds of that is taken up by the chance that it takes for the signals to move from your brain to your muscles, leaving you .24 seconds to see the pitch, tell if its too high/low/wide and tell if its going to curve, drop, and slow. Then you must also swing the bat at the right height to connect to the ball, with enough strength to reverse 90 mph the opposite direction for 450 yards. Talk about pressure.

Then, we move onto other aspects, like catching an 145 mph line drive that comes at you with only 90' to see it. Or running to first base when you hit the ball to the second baseman, in which you have to be able to outrun an 80mph ball going around only 60'. Or when the ball is hit to the outfield and you have to travel 100' in two seconds and dive to grab the ball. Its all about speed, timing, judgment, and strength.

I mean, sure. I hate watching baseball, but I also hate watching football and soccer. They are all boring sports, because its other people doing it. You dont know the work or skill, the hours of practice, or the difficulty of doing it. When you look at how difficult it is to play the game, Baseball scores high in it.

Now, about this retarded ideal that baseball is hard to understand the scoring. Its simple, you have four bases and you leave from one, if you return to that same base after touch all other three in order without being tagged, you score a point. If three people get out, then the half of the inning is over and the players switch sides. There are nine innings in a game, and OT is possible with tied scores.

Just like in soccer and stuff we also tally up special things like errors (missed grounder, bad throw etc) times at bats, bases per bat, runs batted in. Or on the defense side, players walked, players struck out. Hits allowed. All of that is for the fans and the players to know how well they did.

Honestly, Soccer is so much less exciting in comparison (at least someone scores once in a while)

[gfgrice]

Everybody has their own opinions, but soccer imo is the most boring sport to watch.

Watching baseball can get boring sometimes, or most of the time. I would agree, but if you're playing the game, it's anything but boring.

Let's go Phillies.

Edited by gfgrice, 17 July 2008 - 12:57 AM.