Wednesday, October 1, 2014

2014 Ties Best Year for "Splash Hits" at San Francisco's AT&T Park

Source:  ESPN

Many Strikeouts, Fewer Runs as Pitchers Take Control.  (The New York Times, 9/30/2014)

I'd fire your research assistant, John.
A few years ago, balls flew into McCovey Cove frequently. These days, each splashdown feels like a surprise. The baseball gods are not as giving. 

“It’s like going fishing for a week and not getting one nibble,” Dirt said. “It’s like fishing in the desert.”

The most recent splash hit occurred on September 25, 2014.

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