October 5, 2021
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There Were Fewer Homers This Year, but the Long Ball Still Reigns Supreme
Because offense remains so concentrated in the home run, even a slight de-juicing of the ball can have significant league-wide effects on offensive output.
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Are Hitters Who Swing At More Strikes and Fewer Balls Actually Better?
It may be the "fewer balls" part of the headline that matters most.
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