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Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry
We're currently on pace for the lowest-ever average to win a batting title in the NL. (Trea Turner and Freddie Freeman are the leaders at exactly .300.)
Do you think MLB will continue to try and make rule changes to increase batting averages? I've heard a lot of rumors but who knows what they will try with Manfred at the helm.
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For the sole purpose of increasing batting averages? It's doubtful. As the saying goes, "chicks dig the long ball."
I could see a scenario, though, where rule changes inadvertently lead to higher averages. Manfred seems willing to tinker with the rules. Making things easier for the hitters would likely lead to more offense and (ultimately) higher revenue totals. So, yeah. If something looks promising, Manfred will probably try it.