Understanding the 'Baseball Pill': Amphetamines and Performance Enhancement
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While the term 'baseball pill' is not a formal medical or pharmaceutical term, in the context of baseball history, it most commonly refers to amphetamines. {Link: According to ESPN https://www.espn.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=kreidler_mark&id=2225013}, amphetamines, known colloquially as 'greenies', were widely used in Major League Baseball for decades, primarily to combat fatigue and enhance alertness during the long season. This article explores the nature, history, effects, and legality of these substances within the sport.
