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
Puget Sound Senior Baseball League Puget Sound Senior Baseball League The Puget Sound Senior Baseball League (PSSBL) is a non-profit 501(c)7 adult baseball organization, which started in 1989 for adults (ages 19–70+) who wanted to "play baseball. The league started in 1989 with only 4 teams. By 1999, the PSSBL grew to 29 teams. The league is affiliated with MSBL/MABL, the national organization which spearheaded the adult baseball movement in the 1980s. The PSSBL has approximately 1,100 players forming 71 teams in 9 divisions. The divisions are organized based on age and skill level, ranging from competitive to recreational. 2018 marks the PSSBL’s 30th season