'There just is less time to get out of the way': W...

Tim Kurkjian reports that hit-by-pitch rates are at historic highs in Major League Baseball, driven by increased velocity, inconsistent control, and a new cultural acceptance of taking a hit. With less time to get out of the way, more batters are absorbing these impacts than before.

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