[middlechild9]

It's also nowhere as physically demanding of a sport as basketball, where you're in constant movement 30+ minutes a game and during practice.

[bradstewart]

The implication in the article is that the travel schedule/lack of sleep is the central issue, not the intensity of the workout.

[loblollyboy]

Yeah but try hitting a 100 mph fastball when you're feeling groggy

[MS90]

I'd honestly probably do better than I would normally since I wouldn't have the energy to overthink it lol.

[mrexroad]

Disagree [0]

> One study found that MLB players' strike-zone judgment was worse in September than in April in 24 of 30 teams. When averaged across all teams, strike-zone judgment was significantly worse in September compared with April. The statistical model demonstrated strong predictive value through the season.

[0] https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130531105506.h...