Baseball's Changing Norms
The discussion highlights the evolution of safety in baseball, particularly after tragic incidents like Ray Chapman's death. The unwritten code of retaliation remains, yet players and managers often deny intent, reflecting a complex relationship between player safety and game culture. Significant rule changes followed Chapman's accident, aiming to protect players, but the lingering fear of retaliation complicates perceptions of safety in the sport.In this clip
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Michael Munger on Sports, Norms, Rules, and the Code
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