And the batters have less time to react to the 60mph+ pitch than Major Leaguers do - yeah, I really enjoy watching the WCWS. Don't have much luck finding games on TV outside of that.




>I agree with most of what you said, Mike.
>The Yanks once had a screwball artist name Luis Arroyo who almost always followed Whitey Ford who usually managed to have a lead after 7 innings.
>Luis was as dependable as Mariano- maybe moreso, but he had a much shorter career.
>I've just given up on most collegiate/professional sports.
>I watch the local high school teams here in Hamilton, however, and see some fine athletes in action.
>My grandson is playing varsity soccer now and those guys are a thrill a minute.
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>For some real fun, try watching fast pitch high school girls softball.
>Some of those pitchers can blister that thing.