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Why can't baseball players compete in the rain?

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I assume the subtext of the question is: why does baseball stop for rain when sports like football and soccer don't. A couple of major differences: * The infield is dirt, not grass. read more

Rain has a significant impact on the baseball field than any other sport. Since much of the field is comprised of dirt, rain turns it into mud and can make it nearly impossible to run on. That is why often times the baseball field will be covered in tarp if it starts to rain heavy during a game. read more

If there is light or moderate rain, according to MLB (major league baseball) rules, players continue to play the game. In case of a heavy shower, the game is suspended. Prior to the beginning of the game, the manager of the home team has the right to delay the game due to rain. read more

No one wants to watch a game of baseball where the pitchers can't get control, errors are being made, the runners are slow, etc. when it's not raining and no one wants to see that kind of garbage being played when it is raining, either. read more

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