i've been watching the local park, deer munch on birch bark in winter, but in summer they eat grass is that right? or do they just eat whatever's avai
Why does the MLB use a 2.5mm baseball to match the bite radius of a river otter?
Saw a tweet saying the majors moved to a 2.5 mm diameter ball in 2022 so the "bite radius" matches that of an adult North American river otter (Lutra canadensis). Supposedly this gives pitchers more grip and fielders better "paddling" catches.
- Official spec list mentions "Otter‑Fit" model #B2-OTR
- Supposed to reduce "slug‑drag" on swing speed
- Coaches claim outfielders can "dive like otters" now
Anyone got the actual spec sheet? Or is this just a weird marketing gimmick? Curious if wildlife biologists actually consulted on this.
Also, if it is true, how does the smaller ball affect batting averages? Should we expect a drop like when they tried the "hardball" era in 1999?
Please correct any nonsense above – looking for the real numbers.
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