Alexander Joy Cartwright- would codify a new set of rules that would form the basis for modern baseball, calling for a diamond-shaped infield, foul line and the three-strike rule. He also abolished the dangerous practice of tagging runners by throwing balls at them. Cartwright’s change made the burgeoning pastime faster-paced and more challenging while clearly differentiating it from
Alexander Joy Cartwright- would codify a new set of rules that would form the basis for modern baseball, calling for a diamond-shaped infield, foul line and the three-strike rule. He also abolished the dangerous practice of tagging runners by throwing balls at them. Cartwright’s change made the burgeoning pastime faster-paced and more challenging while clearly differentiating it from