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The NXBL is here but don’t worry, it’ll be gone soon

A while back we told you about the National Xtreme Baseball League and now we’ve finally got the video proof that we weren’t just making stuff up after “Dollar Beer Night” at Mooseknuckles. So, here’s a little recap of the history and rules of the game with some sweet commentary to go along with the eternally classic Kiss hit Rock & Roll All Night in the background.

Does this guy know that he is talking about “extreme baseball?” Because by the tone of his voice it sounds like he’s reading the phone book or perhaps doing his best Ben Stein impersonation. C’mon man, give us something to get excited about; the game certainly isn’t going to do that by itself. Geez, we’ve heard more passion during an episode of Great American Gardens, um, not that we watch that or anything. But our favorite part is when this bore spouts out his lines in a monotone fashion at the 1:28 mark:

It would take a tremendous amount of focus on the player, the umpires and the fans part to take in the game of extreme baseball. Wow, this is extreme.

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[Deuce of Davenport]: National Xtreme Baseball…ye Gods…

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Baseball gets juiced


If America’s pastime just isn’t cutting it for you anymore, you should take a look at the latest craze destined to flop all across the nation. And if you thought that the XFL was whack, just wait til you get a load of the NXBL or National Extreme Baseball League.

From what we can tell, it’s basically like having both sides playing at the same time. There are two diamonds, two batters boxes, two pitching mounds and both teams have their traditional fielding positions out on the grass. Pitchers alternate pitches and the fielders only field when their pitcher has thrown to the opposing batter.

This “revolutionary” sport was created in 2006 but the league’s official inaugural season will be in 2008 and we’re sure that the American public is eagerly anticipating the first pitch. And in case you were wondering about the legitimacy of the league, here’s the NXBL’s mission statement.

To serve the public with passion as a quality example of excellence on the field, in the office, and within the community by consistently exceeding our customers’ expectations by demonstrating the highest character, appreciation and respect for our game, customers, teammates and partners as an economical and visionary organization providing a totally unique entertainment experience.

Hey, at least they are pretending that this is an actual sport.

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[N-XBL.com]: National Extreme Baseball League