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The Reason for an Increase in Home Runs: Pitching Velocity

!function(e,t,n,s){var i=”InfogramEmbeds”,o=e.getElementsByTagName(t)[0],d=/^http:/.test(e.location)?”http:”:”https:”;if(/^\/{2}/.test(s)&&(s=d+s),window[i]&&window[i].initialized)window[i].process&&window[i].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var a=e.createElement(t);a.async=1,a.id=n,a.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(a,o)}}(document,”script”,”infogram-async”,”https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js”); The Reason for an Increase in Home Runs: Pitching VelocityInfogram People believe that the increase in home runs is because of the “juiced” ball. But, the stats show increased pitching velocity could become a new factor for all of these dingers. Continue reading The Reason for an Increase in Home Runs: Pitching Velocity

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Pitchers Hate Arizona

!function(e,t,n,s){var i=”InfogramEmbeds”,o=e.getElementsByTagName(t)[0],d=/^http:/.test(e.location)?”http:”:”https:”;if(/^\/{2}/.test(s)&&(s=d+s),window[i]&&window[i].initialized)window[i].process&&window[i].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var a=e.createElement(t);a.async=1,a.id=n,a.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(a,o)}}(document,”script”,”infogram-async”,”https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js”); Pitchers Hate Playing for the DiamondbacksInfogram This infographic shows all of the All-Star caliber pitchers that have been traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The catch is that they have excelled on their new teams, making the Diamondbacks’ GM look terrible. Who knows where the team would be now if they would … Continue reading Pitchers Hate Arizona

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C.R.A.P. Detection: Sports-Reference vs. StatMuse

C.R.A.P. Detection is a way to make sure that websites are accurate and reliable when trying to receive information. These examples show what to look for to make sure that you are getting the best information possible. Good:     https://www.sports-reference.com Sports-Reference has made their message clear that they hold the stats for all of … Continue reading C.R.A.P. Detection: Sports-Reference vs. StatMuse