Shaikin: Could Bat Flips Be the Secret to Reviving Baseball’s All-Star Game?
Monday’s first round of the Derby dragged on, nearly two hours long, and even that flash of pizzazz felt forced. And the big guns — Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge — they sat it out, leaving fans wanting more firepower, more excitement. Judge himself said, “I already did it. Time for someone new to step up and bring the fun.” Hall-of-famer-in-waiting Clayton Kershaw chipped in, reminding us how grueling the Derby is, with swings stacking up — imagine trying that for hours!
So here’s a thought: keep the eight-man field but split it. Half play traditional; the other half crank it up with a one-round showdown judged not just on homeruns, but on style — on the flair and audacity of each bat flip. Think NBA slam dunk contests — those jaw-dropping moves go viral instantly, stirring up conversation and hype. Baseball deserves bat flips that do the same.
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