The Triple Is Dead (& Has Been)

Forgive me if I'm a bit contrarian, but no, home runs are not the most exciting thing in baseball. In that, our last generation got it wrong. There's little doubt that they're beautiful, in their own right. The timing, the moment, the crack of the bat, the silent, burning and invisible rocket trail it leaves behind, the quick check to see how the outfielder positions himself, the moment. The "aaaaaaaaaaah!" Home runs kick ass. We know that. But no, they are not the most exciting play in baseball.

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