Shagging (baseball) since it drains their energy and actually increases the risk of stiffness in the lower back and leg as a result of prolonged standing. In response to these claims, several teams have exempted pitchers from having to shag fly balls. In the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league, teams pay groups specifically assembled to shag fly balls in place of pitchers, and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim recruit local firefighters in Arizona to do the job when the team plays in the Cactus League during spring training. Although shagging baseballs is not considered to be dangerous, several freak injuries have
Golden State Collegiate Baseball League Golden State Collegiate Baseball League The Golden State Collegiate Baseball League (GSCBL) is a collegiate wood bat baseball league based out of San Jose, California. It is an 8-team league that was created in 2012 following the folding of the Pacific West Baseball League and features teams from California, Oregon and Nevada. It is run just like any professional baseball league, but only showcases the top college athletes that gives professional scouts a chance to see prospects. The GSCBL has one division with each franchise playing a 42-game schedule, but the teams are encouraged to play 8 to 10 non-league