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Answered 2010-07-01 00:20:04
I would humbly suggest that this question is sort of like asking "why aren't football and Rugby played the same way?" They are played differently because they are different sports.
Assuming you are talking about fast-pitch softball, it is interesting to ask, "why does fast-pitch softball exist as a sport?" Softball apologists suggest that it's just as hard to hit an underhand softball from the shorter distance than to hit an overhand Baseball from 60 feet 6 inches.
Why are they different? Because they have different rules. They are different games. Why did softball come about is another question. It's possible it hung around as a variant of baseball which originally dictated underhand pitching of the ball. The rules changed to allow overhand throws from the mound so perhaps some people kept playing with the original underhand rule and the game evolved from there.
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The main reason for the differences in the rules is due to the size of the ball used. I think the most interesting thing to know would be, "Why is it that baseball is mainly designated for men and softball generally speaking is designated for women? (other then recreation leagues)
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What are the equipments used for softball?
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How is softball different from baseball?
softball has a bigger ball and despite its name, the official softball is the same hard as a baseball also, the ball is pitched underarm in softball
Is the dress for baseball and softball the same?
No its not. In baseball you wear longs tight pants and in softball you wear shorts.
What are rules to a softball game?
they are the same as in baseball
Who controls softball?
umpire same as baseball
Does a baseball or a softball goes further if you hit it from the same distance?
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Baseball versus softball?
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Does a softball weigh more then a baseball?
they weigh about the same
How do you play a game of softball?
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How many outs in softball?
the same as baseball 3 strikes your out.
What is inning in softball?
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What are the infielders position for softball?
same as baseball but with a bigger ball
Why are the rules of baseball and softball different?
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How many balls means a walk in softball?
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What is a cycle in softball?
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What fabrics are in softball?
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How a softball and baseball different?
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