MLB talent not what it used to be?

[harmonica]

I used to watch baseball a lot in the early to late 70s
now not too much
but it seems like there are a lot more stupid errors?
...the first time I saw any news this year on MLB I see a third basemen throwing the ball home and missing by a mile!....I don't watch it that much at all--but when I do it seems I see a very stupid error--such as pitcher throwing wild to 1st, or the one mentioned above---
they are not even close to throwing an infield throw on target
..now I see an pitcher walking the go ahead run in, in the 10th inning, with FOUR walks--one intentional
...has the talent gone down?

I didn’t command the ball,” Holland said. “It’s hard to walk four guys and consider that a success

I'd call it a complete--complete failure
Holland implodes in Cardinals debut, walks four in decisive 10th inning

 

[DGS49]

You are confusing physical errors with mental errors.

Despite the dilution of talent that you would expect with so many teams, today's players are - skills - wise - better than ever. Every team has two m or three pitchers who can approach three digits. Fielder's have better range than ever. Hitters are incredibly talented. It is more and more difficult to stand out.

 

[harmonica]

You are confusing physical errors with mental errors.

Despite the dilution of talent that you would expect with so many teams, today's players are - skills - wise - better than ever. Every team has two m or three pitchers who can approach three digits. Fielder's have better range than ever. Hitters are incredibly talented. It is more and more difficult to stand out.

fine--but a third baseman throwing very wide to home is what 4th graders do