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Baseball is a beautiful game. For as long as it’s been around, the game has been largely characterized by its constancy. Sure, the sport has seen its fair share of changes, like a lowered mound and the introduction of designated hitters. But over 100 years since its inception — during which time players’ athleticism has…
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In 1968, baseball was a pitcher’s game. Batting averages were at an all-time low. Seven pitchers hit the 20-win mark, and one surpassed 30. When Bob Gibson posted a 1.12 ERA through more than 300 innings pitched, it became clear a change was in order. As Bob Addie wrote for the Washington Post, “There is…
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