[Lefty Noob]

So far, the rules of the World Baseball Classic appear to be pretty close to traditional MLB rules, with a couple of notable exceptions.

The first is the pitch count / pitcher use rules. According to the WBC's official website, a pitcher cannot throw more than 65 pitcher in a 1st round game, 80 pitches in a 2nd round game, and 95 pitches in the semifinals and finals. Plus, if he throws 50 pitches, he must rest for at least 4 days. And if he tosses 30 balls in one game, or if he pitches in back-to-back games, then he needs at least one day of rest.

And the other one is the mercy rules. If a team is down by 10 after batting in at least 7 innings or by 15 after batting in at least 5, then the game is over and that team loses.

Am I correct in saying that those are the two major departures from the Official MLB Baseball Rules? And what do you guys think of these guidelines? I for one am not in favor of the mercy rule being in effect. Hey, never count out a comeback, right?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

And the other one is the mercy rules. If a team is down by 10 after batting in at least 7 innings or by 15 after batting in at least 5, then the game is over and that team loses.

A mercy Rule?...Come on man...a team has a right to padthe stats!...what kinda two bit rule is that?...that's nuts...the beauty of baseball is that its not defined by time..."It ain't over til it's over!!!"...why not put a timer on it like little league...."Stop!...the time is up...Blue team you win 13-11 in the bottom of the 3rd"