--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Since 2008, batters have hit only .175…" description: "\"“Since 2008, batters have hit only .175 against pitches thrown at 100 m.p.h. or above. Batting averages go up as the speed of the pitches goes down: .2..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/344/barry-bearak-222266_baseball_since-2008-batters-have-hit-only-175-aga_2012048.jpg" --- # Since 2008, batters have hit only .175 against pitches… ![“Since 2008, batters have hit only .175 against pitches thrown at 100 m.p.h. or above. Batting averages go up as the speed of the pitches goes down: .210 at 99, .213 at 98, .225 at 97, .242 at 96 and .252 at 95.” quote by Barry Bearak](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/344/barry-bearak-222266_baseball_since-2008-batters-have-hit-only-175-aga_2012048.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/344/barry-bearak-222266_baseball_since-2008-batters-have-hit-only-175-aga_2012048.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/344/barry-bearak-222266_baseball_since-2008-batters-have-hit-only-175-aga_2012048.jpg) > ““Since 2008, batters have hit only .175 against pitches thrown at 100 m.p.h. or above. Batting averages go up as the speed of the pitches goes down: .210 at 99, .213 at 98, .225 at 97, .242 at 96 and .252 at 95.”” Barry Bearak ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Higher pitch speeds reduce batting success; slower pitches increase averages. **In simple terms:** Faster pitches lower batting averages. Key Takeaway Adjust strategy to pitch speed. Themes sports statistics performance Mood analytical informative Type statement statistical When to use this quote - coaching - sports analysis - training - equipment design - player development Key Concepts physics skill adaptation Questions to Reflect On - How can hitters improve against fast pitches? - What training helps adjust to speed? A Different Perspective Other factors also affect performance. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Baseball](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/baseball/) [Batting](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/batting/) ## Related quotes > [I never keep a scorecard or the batting averages. I hate statistics. 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