Source: BroBible
Summary
Major League Baseball (MLB) may have altered the makeup of its baseballs mid-season to increase the number of home runs in games. Data from The Athletic and Action Network suggests that the current baseball creates less drag than those used in recent seasons, resulting in more offense and longer barrel distances. The changes appear to have been made in late May or early June, with some metrics showing an outlier uptick in recent weeks.
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The habit of tinkering gets a new name.
MLB’s alleged alteration of baseballs to increase home runs is a familiar trend. The league’s desire for more exciting games leads to “juiced baseballs” that fly farther. The evidence is hard to ignore, with data showing less drag on the ball and longer barrel distances. The question is, did MLB sneakily alter its baseballs for more dingers?
It’s not the first time we’ve seen this trend, and it won’t be the last. The pursuit of more offense and excitement in sports often leads to creative solutions.
The original observation: “MLB’s pursuit of more home runs is a classic case of ‘if it ain’t broke, fix it anyway’.”
Author: Evan Null
