Most oral traditions in baseball are wonderful heirlooms passed through generations. Move the runner to third with less than two outs. Don’t talk to the pitcher when he has a no-hitter. Play no-doubles depth in the outfield when the tying run is in the batter’s box. Turn your cap inside out to spark a rally. The list is a long one and adds to the charm of the game.
But in this age of technology and information, baseball changes faster than ever. Catchers catch on one knee. Fielders field one-handed. Pitchers throw fastballs less than half the time.