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Facts are in: Good Hitting Beats Good Pitching
Episode 179

Facts are in: Good Hitting Beats Good Pitching

They say “good pitching beats good hitting,” but do the facts actually back that up? In this episode, we challenge the conventional wisdom and make the case that elite hitters have the real advantage. Using stats, historical examples, and modern analytics, we break down why offense can overpower even the best arms. From postseason heroics to the evolution of the game, we‘re flipping the script on one of baseball’s oldest beliefs. Tune in and decide for yourself - does good hitting actually beat good pitching?

Speaking of Sports · Chuck Grimley

March 4, 202538m 27s

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They say “good pitching beats good hitting,” but do the facts actually back that up? In this episode, we challenge the conventional wisdom and make the case that elite hitters have the real advantage. Using stats, historical examples, and modern analytics, we break down why offense can overpower even the best arms. From postseason heroics to the evolution of the game, we‘re flipping the script on one of baseball’s oldest beliefs. Tune in and decide for yourself - does good hitting actually beat good pitching?

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