I actually compare soccer and baseball a lot; it's useful for explaining the appeal of one sport to people who like the other. In both, it's not always clear w

I actually compare soccer and baseball a lot; it's useful for explaining the appeal of one sport to people who like the other. In both, it's not always clear what's going on unless you are familiar with the game. If you're familiar, though, and you understand the subtleties, there's truly a lot to do and to watch. In both, scoring events are usually rare, which leads casual spectators to think that not much is happening most of the time. Because of the rarity of scoring events, though, it almost always feels like either team can still win. That's actually a huge appeal, and something often underestimated. The similarities basically end there, but those two pieces are big parts of the appeal of each sport. It's not the case that someone who likes one will also like the other, but it helps people understand a little better.