Previously, due to long rainy seasons, there were many cases where K league games replaced professional baseball broadcasts. Baseball and soccer are both sports held at outdoor stadiums and can be equally affected by the weather. However, have you ever wondered why soccer games continue to proceed with their so-called 'underwater battle' in the middle of the rain while baseball games get canceled?
When it rains, the leather material of the baseball quickly absorbs water, causing the weight of the ball to be heavier, making it difficult for pitchers to throw the ball. Even if pitchers come to throw the ball, the heavy-weighted ball makes it difficult for the batter to make an apparent hit with their bat. It is also difficult for the ball to bounce appropriately on wet grass, making it tricky for players to catch the ball when defending correctly. The accuracy of the team's defense is reduced as the wet grass also makes it too slippery to slide on. Since baseball is a sport that requires such sophisticated play, even minor irregular boundaries have a significant influence on the predictability of their loss or win of the game.
Just as in any baseball match, maneuvering in the rain can be more challenging. Soccer can be just as tricky with grass absorbing tons of rain which can cause cupping and water that meets the soccer ball's surface reducing friction with the grass and causing the ball to move much faster. Because of this, it makes it harder for a goalkeeper to save a goal properly and instead get easily hit by the ball. On rainy days, players' bodies get wet, causing their body temperature to decrease, which can significantly influence players' physical strength and energy compared to other days.
In the case of baseball, the game rules stipulate the suspension and cancellation of the game according to the umpire's judgment, so if it happens to rain a lot, the game committee and manager can decide to cancel the game within three hours before the scheduled start of the game or cancel in between game matches. As for soccer, once the game has started, it is part of the ruling not to stop the match at any time whatsoever (in the case of rain), making soccer game cancellations almost a rare occurrence. There have been few reports of cancellations or postponements from rain due to only significant urgent effects, such as power outages or traffic paralysis. Therefore, soccer is relatively always in play. Although there may be the hassle of using an umbrella or a raincoat while spectating, fans and spectators alike can equally confess to the fun and excitement that rainy day soccer games can bring to anyone and everyone!
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