Philadelphia Baseball History

Shortstop is the most crucial defensive position in the infield.  Well, it used to be.  Before the era of the infield shift.  Sure the shift was cool, back when it was an innovative way  to counter the threat of legendary left-handed hitter Ted Williams.  Now the shift is everywhere.  Infield positions have pretty much become interchangeable.  If you have a left-handed hitter, move everyone over to the right side of the infield.  If you have a right-handed hitter, move everyone to the left side of the infield.  I hate the shift.  The shift just encourages left-handed power hitters, in particular, to swing for the fences.  Sure, you could bunt down the third base line, and likely get a base hit.  But modern hitting coaches discourage that.  Personally, I find the modern game of power hitting and power pitching boring.  Moving runners over, manufacturing runs, to me that's exciting baseball.  Don't get me wrong, ho...