back to the topic...it's amazing that with all the pitcher/batter spitting, posturing, staring, chewing, adjusting wrist bands, personal adornment jewlery,etc that people put up with it. C'mon, if they would just throw the ball, hit the ball, it could be played in half the time and the excitement level would triple!! It's also amazing that it's an activity to bring families together, develop individual confidence, instill team playing , and be a life long adventure the way baseball can!