But in the process of trying to be right, they're also disrupting the rhythm of the games, dampening excitement and possibly giving some coaches the advantage of an extra timeout.
Wright began playing in minor league games this week but was in a good rhythm before his injury, sustained after recording 10 RBIs in four games at the WBC.
The second followed a similar pattern at first, with Robson twice going a break up, before the Thai finally found her rhythm off the ground and reeled off four straight games.