Source: BroBible
Summary
Several MLB players, including Gavin Lux, have been listed as shorter this season compared to last year. According to the league’s official measurements, some players have lost up to 3 inches in height. The reason behind this is the new automated balls and strikes challenge system, which requires precise measurements to determine the strike zone. Teams are now incentivized to list players as shorter to reduce their strike zone.
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The habit gets a new name.
MLB players are shrinking, and it’s not because they’re losing weight or getting older. It’s all about the automated balls and strikes system. Teams are now listing players as shorter to gain an advantage. The strike zone is smaller, and the players are getting “shorter” to fit into it. The less distance between your knees and your uniform letters, the better. It’s all about the numbers, and the numbers say you’re shorter than you thought.
Getting shorter is the new getting better.
Author: Evan Null
