a sports reporter a few years ago timed a baseball game with a stopwatch. in other words, he kept track of when there was actually SOMETHING happening on the field. in a three hour plus game, there were about 10 minutes of action- running, pitching, stealing bases, etc.
But most of the time?
Pitcher holds the ball...looks to first...grabs his crotch...looks at the catcher...shakes his head...looks to first...throws to first...first baseman throws it back...he grabs his crotch...shakes his head...spits...looks at first...throws a pitch...ball one...shakes his head...looks at first...out comes the manager...have a chat...grab their crotches...look to first...
oh yeah, baseball is a real thrill...