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Oh, and into this perfect storm of pitching MLB may have inserted a dead ball.
What the Hell? (stats four weeks after the All-Star break, recent seasons)
AVG OBP SLG BABIP HR/FB wRC+
2026 .243 .316 .398 .289 11.4% 98
2025 .248 .317 .416 .291 12.4% 104
2024 .248 .316 .418 .294 12.7% 106
2023 .248 .319 .423 .295 13.8% 102
The period between the All-Star break and Labor Day is generally the sweet spot for hitting and for hitting with power. Instead, this year, slugging, home runs, and overall offense have been shockingly low.
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