Jordan Rules Might Not Apply to Baseball

Apparently, Michael Jordan believes his .269 batting average during Babe Ruth baseball qualifies him to play in the major leagues. I batted 30 points better than that during my Babe Ruth career, and the highest level of success I ever achieved was municipal slow-pitch softball. As player-coach of a team in Santa Monica, I would certainly consider giving him a tryout. He can call me at 1-800-GET REAL.

BRUCE JAGOROSOVICH

Carson

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The Greeks had a remarkable rule: If an athlete became far superior to his peers, they exiled him. Why? Take the Chicago Bulls. With profound Hellenic wisdom, Michael Jordan exiled himself. Now we have 12 mortals exercising their full powers rather than one.

I agree with Jim Murray’s analysis (Feb. 13) of the major league curveball, so Mr. Jordan is at small risk to get exiled a second time.

FREDERICK KURTH

Hawthorne

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How could the owners let a known gambler sign with the White Sox, when the all-time hit leader is still banned?

I guess the game is all about money and filling the seats. It’s a shame.

Baseball could use a commissioner like myself.

REED CARLSON

La Puente