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Baseball

tonyt53

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3. Hitting has evolved into a science. Notice batting averages difference from now vs 20 years ago.

Reply to Brother Buzz (Original post)

Fri Aug 11, 2017, 12:12 PM

Aug 2017

I read an article about this a couple of years ago. Strikeouts used to be frowned upon. This is where the science comes in. By swinging upwards a bit, it has been found that a player has a better percentage of getting on base than hitting it on the ground between infielders. They are ALL swinging for "it" at every plate appearance. The odds are better getting the ball between three outfielders as compared to five infielders (including the pitcher). Charlie Lau is rolling over in his grave.

About AT&T Park - right field sucks the ball out of that place!

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MLB is on pace to hit more than 6,000 homers in a season for the first time... [View all] Brother Buzz Aug 2017 OP

Don't they say "Chicks dig the long ball?" The new Braves stadium is built redstateblues Aug 2017 #1

Long ball hitters fill the stands, but base hitters win the games Brother Buzz Aug 2017 #2

Hitting has evolved into a science. Notice batting averages difference from now vs 20 years ago. tonyt53 Aug 2017 #3

With all the nooks and crannies in right field, the ball doesn't even have to even leave the park Brother Buzz Aug 2017 #4