MLB took steps two years ago to reward hitting the ball on the ground, but the best path to winning is still through the air.
Players who helped Tanner win over 700 games at USC. Who won two national championships and went to Omaha a half-dozen times.
The understanding of pitch quality, and how to improve it, has led to more strikeouts and perhaps more injuries as well.
With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training over the next week, the interest in fantasy baseball will start to gain momentum and eyeballs.