I came across an interesting website today, Hit Tracker. Here, home run data are compiled and true home run distances are computed. I checked out Adam Dunn, who has 26 home runs at the All-Star break. He plays half of the time at Great American Ballpark, a field known for being a hitter’s ballpark. Some analysts (no, I don’t have any hard evidence to back it up, but just take my word for it) discount Dunn’s hitting performance, saying that he would have far less home runs if he played in a pitcher’s park. Checking out this site, though, proves that most of his home runs would be dingers in every ball park.
Anyway, its a cool site to waste some time on if you’re bored (which you probably are if you are reading this).
Tags: home runs
