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Originally Posted by luckymann
I've had it happen like this when the group seems to collectively improve or worsen in a certain aspect of the game for a period of time. It usually corrects itself throughout the course of a season. Bonds in my league is particularly streaky. I remember one season when he hit 14 in a month! He is my league's all-time HR leader with 447 but has only won 3 HR titles in 13 seasons. A touch of the Hank Aaron about him!
The fact that HR were down in 1992 still doesn't explain why ALB's Yankees are so light in this area compared to some of the other teams, who are also subject to this statistical anomaly. But 34 games is too small a sample for it to be seen as anything other than just a slow start to the year in this regard.
The good news bud is that you're 23-11 with your power guys turned off for the moment. Imagine how well you'll go when - and they will - they start banging out dingers again!!
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Oh, I know it's a small sample size, which is why I was hoping to avoid those type of responses. It's like, "I already know I'm presenting a small sample size, so if you're willing, let's disregard that for a moment. Humor me and maybe give me some thoughts if you've experienced something like this that you couldn't help but think about". As you've pointed out, my Yankees are off to a great start even without the long ball. I mentioned that in my OP - everything seems normal except for the fact that I'm way behind in home runs and I have probably the best power hitter in my MLB universe with excellent hitters before and after him who also have a good amount of pop themselves.
Two seasons ago, before the arrival of Barry Bonds, my Yankees hit 88 home runs...for the year.
That team in 1990 produced my 2nd World Series Championship as Yankees GM. We went 99-63 that year. There were only 2 clubs that hit less home runs than us. Toronto hit 82 and finished last in the AL with a 53-109 record. The other team was Montreal. They slugged 83 home runs and finished last in their division with a record of 45-117. Overall, we hit very well in 1990. We just couldn't get the ball over the fence. Other teams in my division had 170+, 160+, 150+...
Perhaps that's why I am already getting concerned about this year's team. Although, last year's team hit 135 homers. We were still far short of the MLB home run leading teams, but better than several. A quick glance at my Almanac and I'd say we probably finished in the middle of MLB teams for home runs.
Regarding your Barry Bonds...You must be talking about the Constellation League, right?
