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In response to "I'm still trying to figure out what "shifts on balls in play" actually means, and why I -- as a casual baseball fan -- should care about it." by ReluctantCynic

it is killing the offense in the game.

Posted by groiny (aka groiny) Apr 3 '17, 11:18

dead pull hitters are losing a ton of batting average points because of it.

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If they want to play dead-pull ball, join a slo-pitch softball league. - Will Hunting Apr 3, 11:23 5
- sure, but there is a reason why batting averages are down, but home runs are up. - groiny Apr 3, 11:25 4
  - No hitters like it when they are unable to adapt to it. - Will Hunting Apr 3, 11:30 3
    - it is tough, because then the pitchers pitch you inside, forcing you to hit where it is pitched. - groiny Apr 3, 11:34 2
      - They're being paid to hit the ball. If the pitchers can hit the outside corner all the time, it's moot - Will Hunting Apr 3, 11:39 1
        
        the issue I have, is the hitter is confined to the batters box, while the fielders can line up wherever they want. - groiny Apr 3, 11:41

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