An Adjustment Worth Considering In Women’s College Softball

Those who know me really well know at least a little bit about my affinity for women’s college softball. Softball is far and away one of my favorite sports to watch (live or on television). At this very moment, I am watching Michigan (from my home state GO BLUE!) play Georgia in the Women’s College Softball World Series. But, the more I watch some of these women’s college softball games, particularly the ones at the major college level, the more I am becoming increasingly convinced that the field dimensions are becoming too small as the athletes are becoming bigger, stronger and better. I’ve heard some college coaches discuss the issue. I wouldn’t say it was consensus, but the sentiment seemed to be that there were a good number of people appreciative of seeing more home runs … and, thus, fewer long outs. Now, from an excitement standpoint, clearly there is a value to the home run. But, as these outstanding women athletes become bigger, stronger and better … when do softball officials consider moving the fence back a bit to keep up with the positive evolution of the players?