Hypothetical Sports Contest #2

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MLB players are probably a bit shorter than most players on a HS basketball team, but probably have superior speed, strength, and stamina to begin with. They're professional athletes remember.

And I'd say that shooting accuracy is a bit eaiser to "pick up" than most baseball mechanics. Everyone shoots around a basketball on occasion - most people don't hit a batting cage for fun.

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It takes a long time to build up stamina to run up and down a basketball court for two hours, when you're not used to it. And though baseball players are pro athletes, that doesn't mean they are all fast and in top shape. Some are even far from it.

Also, shooting accuracy is mostly a natural talent. If it was a matter of practice, Shaq would be hitting 90% of his free throws by now.