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re: How did Hank Aaron hit so many homeruns being as small as he was?
Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:26 am to Skillet
Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:26 am to Skillet
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What?
They were as good if not better back then. Why would you think they'd not do as well or probably better in today's game?
What makes you think they could? First of all, velocity is WAAAAAAAY faster today than it was in their day. Secondly, bullpens are a lot better and more specialized to get outs. Thirdly, less PED usage today than in thsoe days. Amphetamines, greenies, etc. were rampant in Mays and Aaron's day. I just don't think they would be as good as Trout. I think Mays would be similar to Torii Hunter than Mike Trout. I think Aaron would be closer to a Beltran than Miggy Cabrera or Trout. Just my opinion.
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Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:36 am to Moustache
Easier travel, smaller parks, worlds less racial barriers to deal with, plus Aaron & Mays were incredible baseball players. There were lots of great pitchers back in the day, and the speed of the pitches wouldn't bother them after seeing one pitch. HOF baseball players can adjust to speed. It'd only make their HR's go farther.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:39 am to Moustache
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Thirdly, less PED usage today than in thsoe days.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:45 am to Moustache
Hall of Fame hitters can hit speed & velocity.
The big thing for me is if those HOF'ers would've been able to hit the changeup that has been prominent since Pedro dominated. I have a feeling that they'd be able to hit them as well, since having a HOF batter's eye is an extremely unique advantage to have.
Some just get it...most don't.
The big thing for me is if those HOF'ers would've been able to hit the changeup that has been prominent since Pedro dominated. I have a feeling that they'd be able to hit them as well, since having a HOF batter's eye is an extremely unique advantage to have.
Some just get it...most don't.
This post was edited on 4/14/14 at 9:51 am
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