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Having checked the stats, home run totals are way up overall despite the much tougher pitching you reference. So I am thinking maybe the biggest factor is that batters are swinging for the fences much more and accordingly striking out more.
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During DiMaggio's 13 seasons there were only 19 100 strikeout seasons (3 by brother Vince). In the last 10 seasons (2008 when Mark Reynolds set the record with 223 through last season), there have been 53 175 strikeout seasons; 20 of which were 195 or more; 10 with 200 or more. During DiMaggio's career, 78 strikeouts would get you in the top 10 EVERY season, while Joey Gallo already has 85 this season. What I'm trying to illustrate is that not only are strikeouts much more common these days, they really weren't that many during DiMaggio's career and for a great hitter to have only 13 strikeouts in a full season, which outstanding, wasn't THAT outstanding given the state of the game back then. It would be comparable to maybe 60-75 strikeouts today.
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Contacting the baseball with a bat requires a modicum of talent regardless of the era. DiMaggio should not be belittled. When Judge hits 100 homeruns and strikes out 500 times, you will be watching homerun derby, not baseball.
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I think it's important to put the ball in play. Fly outs and ground outs often advance runners and score runs. It's a part of the game.
Strikeouts lead to nothing but killed rallies. Yes, I know home runs are way up, but IMO the sheer number of strikeouts are unacceptable. And I realize there are those who say it doesn't matter. That's fine. As a fan watching games , I find strikeouts boring. |
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Good only for pitchers.
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The Dinger Whiff Derby is heating up approaching the All Star Break. The 6/30 update is posted in the first post.
So far there are zero entries as the dead line approaches, but it's not too late.
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