I've lived in Miami my whole life, and of course you learn to deal with it, but regardless the sun drains your energy, dehydrates you, etc. It sucks to stand out there if your a defensive player..standing around. You start looking at your glove, looking in the stands. Defenses love guys who get the ball and work quick, keeps the players involved in the game on their toes, and gets them back in the dugout quicker, etc.
Another interesting fact...
ASU Head coach Pat Murphy starts a player at DH that is in street clothes on his roster in the dugout, knowing that he will not play in the game. Then when the DH comes up in the order, he pinch hits accordingly. If he needs a bunt, he'll "pinch hit" a bunter. But the guy is really starting the game. Interesting.
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