But, after MLB commissioner Rob Manfred controversially floated the idea of a Golden At-Bat rule in October, all that might be about to change. What is a Golden At-Bat? Manfred’s idea is simple.

According to the team, the Golden At-Bat was used 69 times in 95 games. The Savannah Bananas hit .292 when using the rule and their opponents, the Party Animals, hit .286.

The Golden Idol of MLB’s Insane At-Bat Idea Baltimore Orioles batter Austin Slater hits a single against the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Md., October 2, 2024.