OT: Did you catch the pilot episode of Pitch

[Joe Hunter]

The last female I remember attempting to play in the male division of a professional sport was Michelle Wie in golf. It didn't work out very well for her at the time, and may have even been detrimental to her future success on the LPGA tour. However, golf is the one sport I think a female could someday compete with males professionally. As far as baseball, football, and basketball, I just don't see it happening.

[packs]

I don't see why a female kicker in the NFL is outside the realm of possibility.

[rhettyeakley]

Originally Posted by packs

I don't see why a female kicker in the NFL is outside the realm of possibility.

That along with possibly Hockey Goalie are the two most likely positions where a female could potential break down barriers. There are some things even with those positions that are problematic. Goalie in hockey is really exhausting and you need quite a bit of stamina to do that (other than that it isn't really power oriented and you rely simply on instinct and athletic ability.) The problem with being a place kicker or punter in football is that it really does require a LOT of generated power in your legs. There are some girls that could do this at least at the high school and college level, the NFL requires a nearly freakish level of accuracy that is extremely difficult to balance power and accuracy to the degree the NFL kicker needs (they should get more credit for what they do).

[conor912]

I don't mind the premise so much, but the choice to cast a gorgeous actress with big boobs as well as make her character play the single most unrealistic position for a woman will be why I'm not gonna waste my time with it. if you're going to do a stretch of a story like this, you need to make it as realistic and probable as possible. This show adds up to a modern day baseball themed fairy tail, IMO.

[sycks22]

I'm more worried about how the directors are going to make Zack Morris look somewhat athletic when he throws a ball. I saw him at the celebrity softball game and it wasn't pretty. Maybe Kelly Kapowski would help.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by sycks22

I'm more worried about how the directors are going to make Zack Morris look somewhat athletic when he throws a ball. I saw him at the celebrity softball game and it wasn't pretty. Maybe Kelly Kapowski would help.

Great SBTB reference. Hopefully in one episode they will find a roach in the bathroom and then Jessie Spano will OD on caffeine pills while practicing for the talent show. That was real drama back then.

[bn2cardz]

I liked the show. I really would love to see women given a chance if they are talented enough to play. The only real issue I had with the episode is that it was the Padres and they never once covered her ability to hit a ball. Sure pitchers are allowed to not be great hitters even in the NL, but they typically should at least be able to bunt and have the possibility to provide a chance of helping offensively.

MLB, I am sure, know that a female is going to play at their ranks eventually and that is why they are in for this show.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Golf is a sport?

J/K
But really I don't see women out driving men on average.

[mechanicalman]

I've never understood why men and women don't compete against each other in professional bowling. It doesn't seem like superior strength is that much of an advantage when it comes to knocking down pins. But I don't follow bowling, so not really looking to incite a debate about it.