The hitters had it easier, with less capable pitchers.
Here in the 21st, it has become a steroid mechanized E German precision like machine.
They took the people out of it. I care not to watch even more felonious millionaires on TV. Aren't there enough already?
Some players now and in the not so distant past have chosen to enhance their game in various ways subverting the rules, for me the game has lost much of its appeal.