Β The Charlotte Knights’ new stadium at BB&T Ballpark isn’t the only thing new in baseball this year. Β There’s a couple of rule changes in the pros. Β The first thing is the expansion of instant replay. Β The rules spell out what kind of play can be challenged and reviewed on instant replay, who can call for them and how, along with the process of the review. Β Every team agreed to it, but there’s still some awkwardness putting it into play.
The other new thing this year is the bylaw that limits collisions at home plate. Β But this one has been tricky. Β Teams and umpires have been having a tough time agreeing on what constitutes an infraction. Β In fact, some are saying the language is still way too vague for it to make any real difference in the game. Β But of course, the goal is to limit injuries.
But there’s bound to be more changes you’d like to see in the game. Β Which is why Rance Adams hit the stadium looking for your ideas…
