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What will public opinion be regarding the 'Golden At-Bat' rule by the end of the 2025 MLB season?
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Majority support • 25%
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MLB Owners Discuss 'Golden At-Bat' Rule: Teams Could Use Best Hitter Once Per Game
Dec 3, 2024, 01:02 PM
Major League Baseball (MLB) is considering implementing a new 'Golden At-Bat' rule that would allow teams to select their best hitter for a single at-bat at any point during a game, regardless of their position in the lineup. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred revealed that there has been "a little buzz" among club owners about this potential change during recent meetings. The concept aims to enhance excitement by creating high-stakes matchups similar to the dramatic moments seen in the World Baseball Classic. This idea was previously introduced a decade ago by former Miami Marlins executive David Samson but was initially dismissed for disrupting the traditional customs of the game. The proposal has sparked significant debate among players, managers, executives, and fans, with some arguing it could add strategic depth and entertainment value, while others believe it would undermine the team-oriented nature of baseball and upset over a century of tradition. The 'Golden At-Bat' rule, if implemented, would fundamentally change how baseball is played, and its potential adoption has elicited mixed reactions.
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