Okay so without ranting and raving too much about the
All-Star Game, the fact that it “counts” now and dictates which team will have
home-field advantage in the World Series and the subsequent popularity fan vote
that comes attached to that I think the Korean Baseball Organization could have
something that could help spice up All-Star Game week in Major League Baseball.
A bunt derby.
Yes you read that correctly, a bunt derby. The NBA has a
skills competition and such before the three point shootout and the dunk
contest, why not a bunt derby in MLB? Watching Giancarlo Stanton hit 61 home
runs out of Petco Park was awesome but watching someone try to lay down a bunt
on a scoring field that is designed like a dartboard sounds enticing as well.
It would take a bit of skill and precision, not that hitting home runs doesn’t,
and I think this is an idea MLB should look into. I think the fans would love
it personally.
Even if just for a year or two to try it out. I’ve always
wanted a skills competition added to MLB All-Star week. See who could run the
bases the quickest. See who could call their shots and try to hit targets in
the outfield or over the fence for points. See who could throw the ball from
the outfield into a barrel at home plate, fun stuff like that. A bunt derby
though, I never thought of that one. Good call KBO, good call.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)