Many have assumed Mark Teixeira is hitting the ball due to the return of A-Rod and the ‘protection’ he provides. However, there are several points that seem to refute that notion:
1) Tex always hits better in May than in April. His career batting line in April is .249/.349/.433. In May it’s .294/.378/.544. In fact, April is his worst month of the whole season.
2) Tex is not seeing more fastballs since A-Rod’s return.
3) Several studies by major baseball analytical minds -
However, there is an intriguing study that suggests that it might exist.
Common sense says it does. The studies (largely) say it doesn’t. What’s your take?
From Pinstripe Alley. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
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