Make the Runner Turn His Back

Whereas considered one of his pitchers hurls (historically-founded!) accusations at his NLDS opponent, White Sox supervisor Tony La Russa is providing his ideas on how one can stop sign-stealing.

That is un-parody-able:

Re signal stealing: Tony’s thought to the league was to require the runner on second base flip in the direction of CF when the signal is given to the catcher. Then flip again.

The thought was ignored

— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) October 11, 2021

Tony La Russa’s thought (which MLB hasn’t proven curiosity in) to maintain runners at second base from choosing up indicators is to have the runner face middle area whereas the catcher places down indicators. Then the ump can inform him when to show round.
“It hasn’t gotten previous my suggestion.”

— Maddie Lee (@maddie_m_lee) October 11, 2021

Setting apart the truth that a baserunner utilizing his eyes to steal indicators is broadly accepted as simply a part of the sport, I’m dying fascinated by a man at second having to consistently flip round – no peeking!!! – and an umpiring giving him permission to show again round. As I stated, I don’t even know how one can parody that.

Moreover, the Astros would simply set up mirrors on their sneakers or no matter and derail the entire plan.

In the event you *truly* need to get rid of sign-stealing – which might be a good thought for tempo of play, as a result of then you definitely don’t have limitless arrays of indicators – it’s not difficult in 2021. You simply use a tool. The pitcher receives beeps on his wrist from the catcher, and that tells him what pitch to throw. Performed. Simple. Nobody even has to show their again round and be an excellent boy.