This year has the most home runs we have ever seen in the Majors and as a closing thought for the regular season, it would be great to see how they compare to 2000, one of the best years to hit home runs (most in the National League that year at 3,005). We will do so by simulating the difference in both means and medians to see if their differences are that significant.
Difference in Means: The simulated difference between the mean number of home runs will be our guide in this simulation. We have to look for -3 or 3 and if less than 5% predicted a gap of 3, the 2017 hitters have a greater ability to hit home runs. With 50/200, we still do not have enough evidence to support that the 2017 hitters had a greater ability to hit more home runs. Difference in Medians: The difference this time is -5 or 5 and we have to see if there is a small percentage where it is possible that 2017 had better home run totals. The median method is good if you have any outliers and there are not any that stick out too much, but it still provides an accurate representation. At 97/200, there is not enough evidence to support that the 2017 hitters had better home run totals. This season may have the most home runs in both leagues combined, but the averages and medians cannot compare to 2000. We may have Stanton, but they have consistency in their totals and everyone is relatively close to each other. This year was amazing to watch home run-wise and I would not trade it for anything else.
"The human body is an amazing machine. So for me, it's, What is it capable of achieving? What can I do for myself? Can my body run across America? Is my mind strong enough to take me?" -Mimi Anderson "As awesome as the events are [at the invictus games], the best thing is meeting the other athlete... It's so cool that there are these people from all over the world -- we all have such different stories, but when it comes to sports, we're all the same." -Christy Wise "People always say 'If there is anything I can do to help, let me know.' You've been that to other people going through hard times. And you always want them to take you up on it, but sometimes people don't. It took me a long time to realize, 'Hey, when people offer to help you, just say yes and take their help.' " -Andi Sullivan "Billie Jean was a role model for a lot of girls in the 1960s and '70s... that match was huge at that time... I was probably like any other young girl in sports watching everything that was happening. I think ['Battle of the Sexes'] is an important film, because a lot of young people don't know that this happened, and it was part of changing our society." -Ann Meyers Drysdale "I was hooked the moment I stepped onto the mats; It was like I had never felt more powerful. The mats were a relief from everything else in my life -- a safe, stress-free place where it was only me and the person standing across from me." -Rima Yacoub "I think all athletes dream of that moment [when you hit the game winner], you know, especially at this stage... I'm glad it went in." -Chelsea Gray "I've been a pace car driver for multiple series, so I'm used to having cars go by me at 180 or 200 mph as I pull out. You can't let it shake you. That's part of my DNA, and one reason why they put me behind the wheel." -Gail Truess Wild Card season is only heating up as we near the end next week. Maybe we will know who will make it next week or maybe we will be left on a cliffhanger for the last game of the season. Today will focus on the chances of each team winning in home vs. road games since every win counts right now. What the numbers mean: The negative number is how many fewer wins they have on the road vs. how many more wins they have at home. This was found by taking their home and away splits and plugging them into a formula for the answer. National League: Arizona Diamondbacks Confidence Interval: -3.45 to 3.72 Magic Number: 2 Schedule: At home vs. Miami and San Francisco and finish on the road at Kansas City. Colorado Rockies Confidence Interval: -1.74 to 1.87 Magic Number: 8 Schedule: At San Diego, then a homestand with Miami and Los Angeles. Milwaukee Brewers: Confidence Interval: -0.1 to 1.05 Schedule: Homestand vs. Chicago and Cincinnati, then on the road at St. Louis. St. Louis Cardinals Confidence Interval: -1.58 to 1.73 Schedule: At Pittsburgh, then a homestand with Chicago and Milwaukee. American League: New York Yankees Confidence Interval: -2.83 to 3.09 Magic Number: 1 Schedule: At Toronto, then at home with Kansas City, Tampa Bay, and Toronto. Minnesota Twins Confidence Interval: -1.01 to 0.93 Magic Number: 6 Schedule: At Detroit, then vs. Cleveland and Detroit at home. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Confidence Interval: -0.97 to 1.09 Schedule: At Houston and Chicago, then vs. Seattle at home. Texas Rangers Confidence Interval: -0.97 to 1.09 Schedule: At Oakland, then at home vs. Houston and Oakland. May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor.
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AuthorHi, I'm Jenna and I'm a sports fan! I've been avidly watching sports since 2011 because I found that by watching sports, I would be able to communicate with my dad and brother better. Ever since I got into sports, I've been able to enjoy myself more when I go to sporting events with my family. Archives
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