That makes a ton of sense! I don't know if you ever messed with it but I think its Japan that they pre-tac their baseballs is that something MLB should look into to address the 3rd point?
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100% if MLB baseballs had a more uniform coating/ process it would reduce arm issues a ton. Baseball slipperiness varies day to day and has to do with the work ethic of the clubhouse team and the umpires. Slick baseballs = problems
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