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Originally Posted by David Watts
Isn't 1977 kind of extreme as well. Expansion year where home runs jumped to 3644, from 2235 in 1976 and fell back to 2966 in 1978.
My vote would go to 1980, 1982-1986. Great years Pitchers are still throwing complete games, but the role of the bullpen is evolving and the role of the closer is growing in importance. Stolen bases are big, so you would get to see how a Cobb,a Brock or a Billy Hamilton would do playing in Ricky/Vince/Tim days.
One thing I will say based on my random debut experiences, the pre-1900 pitchers don't play nice with others. They tend to be superheroes. Just my opinion, but I would be kind of careful when it comes to introducing them to the fold.
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I would have suggested 1985 as well. Maybe even as high as 1992. That range you still had good power #'s with decent ERA's with a good use of Closers.
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