I just made a spreadsheet of BA this millennium in mlb and found some really interesting stats and a SUDDEN drop in BA.
232. Only 2 teams had a team batting average in last 20 years before this year beneath 232. This year there were 8 teams beneath that.
Since 2000, there have been 36 teams below 240, 10 of them were from this year
Since 2000, only 9 teams below 230, 8 of them were from this year, including the first teams this millennium under 220.
Is this the new norm or has there been more going on? Was there a lot more cheating going than just beating on a trash can. Having no fans might have meant no pressure on pitchers to perform better or inspired hitters to be worse? Or did it mean no ability to hide cheating with light bulbs, trash cans, etc.
232. Only 2 teams had a team batting average in last 20 years before this year beneath 232. This year there were 8 teams beneath that.
Since 2000, there have been 36 teams below 240, 10 of them were from this year
Since 2000, only 9 teams below 230, 8 of them were from this year, including the first teams this millennium under 220.
Is this the new norm or has there been more going on? Was there a lot more cheating going than just beating on a trash can. Having no fans might have meant no pressure on pitchers to perform better or inspired hitters to be worse? Or did it mean no ability to hide cheating with light bulbs, trash cans, etc.
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