- I've never been a fan of the pitcher's mound. Supposedly it was put there for better drainage and water absorption and the pitchers found it was beneficial to them. I propose baseball gets rid of the mound completely. Instead, put the hitters in a hole. It would be just like your Rec League Softball field.
- Move the bases so that they are 180 feet apart. More running and athleticism. The bases would be between the infielders and the outfielders, so if a ball is hit to an infielder, the right fielder has to cover first. Too much standing around as it is now.
- Smaller gloves and mitts, perhaps even get rid of the webbing. Make routine hit balls not so routine.
- No longer allow players to run past first base, they have to stop or be tagged out if momentum carries them forward.
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