Re: A DAY AT THE BALLPARK!

Thought I would ignite this old debate. Will not resort to purile name
calling or boorish trash talking.. will make the point in numbered
point form. Cricket is superior and here is why

1. The ball bounces off the ground before it reaches the batsman
(batter). This small fact increases the variables exponentially
compared to a ball in flight that does not bounce. A bouncing ball can
change direction, speed, height, pitch and angle. A non-bouncing ball
can only change direction (and at 100mph that is a serious problem
with a round bat granted- but nothing like a hard spun leg-spinner
that drifts in and then pitches and spins..eg..)

 http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=qfE-2mf6_50

2. As the batsmans' main job is to defend his wicket (those 3 sticks)
he places his body BEHIND the line of flight of the ball and therefore
into harms way.. eg

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=w-f5pfBgpNE

3. The game is played on a natural surface that deteriorates over the
5 days of a test match.. so not only does the batsman have to contend
with points 1&2 above, there is an added randomness in that the ball
can land on the same spot twice in a row and do two completely
different things.. all at 90mph and trying to protect your stumps
(those three sticks) and your own body at the same time.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=0cMGWRLoqAg

4. No gloves on the fielders. A catch without a mit is considered a
miracle in baseball

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=71o_ONrI_pk

But is just a normal day in the office for a cricketer..

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=G0AlU_5mxIA

So that's it- comments?