Originally posted by savoche Basketball... well, not.
When did the conversation turn to basketball?
Basketball has no comparison to baseball.
Baseball has a much smaller ball, which requires no air to give it shape, and it is many times harder than a basketball. Speeds in excess of 90 miles an hour (144.8 kph) have been measured during a Major League pitch. Try throwing a basketball that fast.
Baseball has a bat, with which to hit the ball, preferably over the back fence. Bats are made from fine woods, ash, bamboo, maple or hickory. Basketball has a maple floor.
Baseball has cleats. Basketball has 'sneakers'. Cleats are way cooler than sneakers. Try walking across a basketball court with cleats on.
Baseball is an American pastime. Like apple pie and Chevrolet.
Eh?