WOW - Pitching Mound Lowered!

mpokrandt · 09-22-2013, 11:12 PM

I just got done playing my 2nd season with the St. Louis Cardinals. Just after the world series, the League News is:

MLB BREAKING NEWS: Mound Lowered, Offense Expected
League officials have just announced that the maximum height of the pitching mound has been reduced. This will likely result in an increased offense, making the game more attractive to fans. Last year, players hit just a combined .258 in the Major Leagues.

Has anyone else seen this???

Mister_G · 09-22-2013, 11:26 PM

Yep, it's part of the auto-evolution. You can have it checked on or off. Personally, I like to care of these things myself so I keep it off. If that is on, that means you likely have all of them on which means things such as the schedule could change or a team may relocate.

The Game · 09-22-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mpokrandt

I just got done playing my 2nd season with the St. Louis Cardinals. Just after the world series, the League News is:

MLB BREAKING NEWS: Mound Lowered, Offense Expected
League officials have just announced that the maximum height of the pitching mound has been reduced. This will likely result in an increased offense, making the game more attractive to fans. Last year, players hit just a combined .258 in the Major Leagues.

Has anyone else seen this???

Not in my leagues but i have in other peoples postings. Not sure how much it affected offense.

hluraven · 09-23-2013, 03:10 AM

It happened in about the 10th season of our online league, ERAs went up a bit and BA up a little, but nothing too drastic overall

helen · 09-23-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by hluraven

It happened in about the 10th season of our online league, ERAs went up a bit and BA up a little, but nothing too drastic overall

I was thinking what it was about when it came on my game, now I know thanks

rpriske · 09-23-2013, 09:54 AM

I have seen it and I was afraid it would be a dramatic change. It wasn't.

mpokrandt · 09-24-2013, 10:59 AM

I got another rule change later in the same offseason. MLB extended the arbitration eligible length to 4 years, to allow more roster flexibility.

fhomess · 09-24-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mpokrandt

I got another rule change later in the same offseason. MLB extended the arbitration eligible length to 4 years, to allow more roster flexibility.

I hope the players union goes on strike!

bwburke94 · 09-24-2013, 07:35 PM

You know my thoughts on league evolution, but raising or lowering offensive levels are an exception. Those are the only two I even consider keeping on.

09-22-2013, 11:12 PM	#1
mpokrandt Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 152	WOW - Pitching Mound Lowered! I just got done playing my 2nd season with the St. Louis Cardinals. Just after the world series, the League News is: MLB BREAKING NEWS: Mound Lowered, Offense Expected League officials have just announced that the maximum height of the pitching mound has been reduced. This will likely result in an increased offense, making the game more attractive to fans. Last year, players hit just a combined .258 in the Major Leagues. Has anyone else seen this???

09-22-2013, 11:26 PM	#2
Mister_G All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 576	Yep, it's part of the auto-evolution. You can have it checked on or off. Personally, I like to care of these things myself so I keep it off. If that is on, that means you likely have all of them on which means things such as the schedule could change or a team may relocate. __________________ A man doesn't make mistakes, mistakes make the man @MisterG90

09-23-2013, 03:10 AM	#4
hluraven Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London, England Posts: 357	It happened in about the 10th season of our online league, ERAs went up a bit and BA up a little, but nothing too drastic overall

09-23-2013, 09:54 AM	#6
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 27,377	I have seen it and I was afraid it would be a dramatic change. It wasn't.

09-24-2013, 10:59 AM	#7
mpokrandt Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 152	I got another rule change later in the same offseason. MLB extended the arbitration eligible length to 4 years, to allow more roster flexibility.

09-24-2013, 07:35 PM	#9
bwburke94 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belchertown, MA, USA Posts: 4,523	You know my thoughts on league evolution, but raising or lowering offensive levels are an exception. Those are the only two I even consider keeping on.