How long does the average baseball ⚾ last in MLB games before it's a souvenir or the ump replaces it?

[DrPepper12]

7.5+ pitches

8 pitches

8.5 pitches

9.5 pitches

10.5 pitches

11.5+ pitches

I don't know. I just wanna catch one! Just once! Over 13 I guess...

[Likes2drive]

Never really knew, I just figured they waited until that it was damaged or was lost over the stadium but if I had to guess it seems like they replace it after about seven or eight pitches

[DrPepper12]

Correct! 7.5 pitches!!

[exitseven]

I am surprised it is over 7.5/. Usually the ball is in play before 7 pitches or it ends up in the dirt.

[DrPepper12]

Correct! 7.5 pitches!!

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[AI Opinion]

In MLB games, baseballs typically stay in play for just a few pitches before being replaced or becoming a souvenir. Factors like being hit foul, scuffed, or dirty contribute to their frequent replacement. On average, a baseball lasts about seven pitches. This ensures the quality and fairness of the game as fresh baseballs are consistently introduced. ⚾

[AviatorTom]

Based on what I've seen, less than 7.5 pitches.

That's the smallest choice so I picked it.

[DrPepper12]

Correct! 7.5 pitches!!

[Aubrey97]

Probably less than any of the numbers you used in your poll. Once they make contact with a bat, off they go. Got some dirt on it? Gone!

[Beckybooboo]

I was always curious as to how many baseballs are prepared for a game. You gave me the inspiration to actually Google it! Each team brings approximately 156 new balls to each game. You can insert you dirty jokes now 😂😂😂