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Originally Posted by quicksix
Offensively,I always thought a double was more productive than a HR.
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Interesting theory. Isn't it true that the hitter of the double sometimes gets stranded there? And there may be nobody on base when the double is hit. Doubles don't always produce a run. Home runs do every time.
Anyway, because of the nature of AT&T Park, the Giants built a team around pitching, speed, and good fielding, with less emphasis on power. It's worked for them. Detroit seems to rely more on power, which is curious, given the size of their ball park.