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Originally Posted by Matt Arnold
I don't think it's really a hidden benefit. I mean, the whole reason switch hitting exists is so that the player gets the platoon advantage in every AB.
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Yep. I think the research done here is excellent and insightful, but I think that switch hitters benefit twofold IRL because of the platoon advantage. Most switch hitters though perform better from one side over the other (typically from the left side) and this would show up in their ratings.