07-15-2019, 03:20 PM
Home run numbers are not just up. They are WAY up. The league is on pace for over 6,660 home runs. That will break the single season record by over 560 home runs.
Lots of people are claiming it is just a batting technique of hitting up on the ball to increase the launch angle, but guys have been trying to hit more home runs forever. I don't believe everyone just figured it out at one time. I do understand that there has been a change in batting style because you can also see a huge increase in strikeouts, but I don't think it accounts for all the home runs.
22 players are on pace to hit at least 40 HR this year. Approximately 60 players are on pace to hit 30 homers. That is just crazy.
The ball must be either harder or have less friction. I guess the question is "Does it need to be fixed?" Do fans actually like this many more home runs?
Lots of people are claiming it is just a batting technique of hitting up on the ball to increase the launch angle, but guys have been trying to hit more home runs forever. I don't believe everyone just figured it out at one time. I do understand that there has been a change in batting style because you can also see a huge increase in strikeouts, but I don't think it accounts for all the home runs.
22 players are on pace to hit at least 40 HR this year. Approximately 60 players are on pace to hit 30 homers. That is just crazy.
The ball must be either harder or have less friction. I guess the question is "Does it need to be fixed?" Do fans actually like this many more home runs?
