Picture this: the year is 1882. Major League Baseball has just implemented a new rule that requires runners to stay within a 3-foot box on the foul side of the base line during the final 45 feet between home and first. The intention was to prevent collisions and protect players, but little did they know the controversy that would ensue over the years.
Fast forward to the present day, and MLB has decided that it's time for a change. In a move that is sure to please both players and umpires, the runner's lane approaching first base is being widened to include a portion of fair territory. This means that right-handed hitters, who were previously forced to start their sprint to first base in fair territory, can now run straight to the bag without fear of being called out for interfering with fielders. Finally, some relief for the righties!
