Imagine being at the ballpark on Opening Day. Wrigley Field, Busch Stadium, Kauffman Stadium — it doesn’t matter. Wherever you are, baseball and American pride will be in the air.

Now picture yourself grabbing a hot dog, some sunflower seeds, and maybe an adult beverage. You’d be set. You would have no reason to move for the next three hours. It sounds like a dream, really.

That’s why baseball doesn’t have a problem with pace of play.

Everyone might not enjoy sitting there for three hours to watch a game, and that’s OK. But for those who love the atmosphere, going to a game — or even watching one from home — can’t be beat.

Now, it’s understandable to think that baseball has a problem. After all, it goes for three-plus hours, while football and basketball are much shorter.

But not every sport appeals to each person. There are people who simply don’t enjoy baseball, football, and basketball for plenty of different reasons. On the same token, though, there are plenty of other people who love those sports for the exact reason someone else hates them.

Are there ways for baseball to speed up its pace of play? Sure. Is it necessary? Not for those who enjoy the sport and the atmosphere it brings throughout the season.