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Originally Posted by packs
Why is it laughable? One of those 28 to 32 seasons he hit 313 but also led the league in hitting and led the league in hitting the next season too.
National League average ERA from 1988 to 1992:
3.45
3.49
3.79
3.68
3.50
National League average ERA from 1993 to 1997:
4.04
4.21
4.18
4.21
4.20
Tony Gwynn was not everyone. He was one of the most talented hitters of all time. Pitching did get worse so why wouldn't an already elite hitter not get better?
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Wouldn't posting the actual batting average during that time be WAY more relevant since that is what is being discussed. ERA is for pitchers.
