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In response to "Odd question to me. It’s like saying ‘is first base too close to home?’" by Volnelk

Except a single doesn't have even close to the impact on a baseball game as a goal does to a soccer game.

Posted by Reagen Jul 4 '18, 07:12

It would be like if there was a"penalty" home run attempt where the fences were at 200 ft.

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To me, the baseball equivalent would be to have only the pitcher...hmmmm...and the catcher. So now that 'single' could mean something - JD Jul 4, 07:17 5
- It all breaks down at some point because of how different sports are - Reagen Jul 4, 07:30 3
  - Not changing your point, but: You’re about as likely to make a free throw as a soccer penalty shot. They both average about 75%. -- nm - mafic Jul 4, 07:44 2
    - Fair enough. I bet there a 538ish article that could be written about the most impactful play in sports. -- nm - Reagen Jul 4, 07:48 1
      - The economist on how to win penalty shootouts: go first, shoot high. -- (link) - mafic Jul 4, 08:05
- worked for WKRP! -- nm - Beaker Jul 4, 07:18

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