why are there rain delays in certain sports, like baseball, but not football (American or non-American) unless, of course there’s lightning.

Question

why are there rain delays in certain sports, like baseball, but not football (American or non-American) unless, of course there’s lightning.

In: 184

Answer 1

Baseball is basically unplayable in wet conditions. It’s just the nature of the game. Wet balls are harder to grip which makes pitching much harder. Grounders hit into mud basically just stop so infield play becomes mostly meaningless. Baseballs absorb water and become heavier, which is a problem for players arms, and also dead weights that are impossible to hit long distances. Base paths don’t have grass and just become mud. Attempting to sprint in mud is a great way to break an ankle.

Bottom line is baseball just doesn’t work in wet conditions. It doesn’t really have anything to do with player toughness or traditions, you literally just cant.