I'm fine with not using the word in that context, whatever, not an issue. There are always more words.
What bothers me is that the word retard has meanings outside that context and folks get up in arms when you use it in such a manner.
I get what they are saying but does anyone think that if guys didn't throw this hard and spin this much that offense wouldn't spike? Hitters have been making advances as well, with EV, Barrels and launch angles.