[Dodger Blue] Heroes pitchers are going to use KBO baseballs, and #Dodgers will throw with the MLB ball.
March 17, 2024
[Dodger Blue] Heroes pitchers are going to use KBO baseballs, and #Dodgers will throw with the MLB ball.
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from chat gpt: De-Juiced Baseball: In 2019, the KBO made a significant change to the baseball itself. They “de-juiced” the ball by lowering the coefficient of restitution (COR). This means the ball doesn’t bounce off the bat as much, resulting in shorter distances for hits. The effect was immediate: offensive numbers decreased significantly in 2019 compared to the previous season. The KBO’s offensive output dropped by 18%, and the league’s ERA (earned run average) improved by a full point.
So they are throwing us juiced balls and we are throwing them dead balls?
I mean it makes sense, but does this affect the pitcher’s stuff? Meaning, will hitters see flatter or more break on breaking pitches, or more spin in general?
I guess it evens out with the Padres having to go through this right before the regular season games too.
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from chat gpt:
De-Juiced Baseball:
In 2019, the KBO made a significant change to the baseball itself. They “de-juiced” the ball by lowering the coefficient of restitution (COR). This means the ball doesn’t bounce off the bat as much, resulting in shorter distances for hits.
The effect was immediate: offensive numbers decreased significantly in 2019 compared to the previous season.
The KBO’s offensive output dropped by 18%, and the league’s ERA (earned run average) improved by a full point.
So they are throwing us juiced balls and we are throwing them dead balls?
I mean it makes sense, but does this affect the pitcher’s stuff? Meaning, will hitters see flatter or more break on breaking pitches, or more spin in general?
I guess it evens out with the Padres having to go through this right before the regular season games too.