Home runs are on the rise
The percentage of plate appearances that result in a home run has shot up in recent years.
2.20
2.30
2.40
2.50
2.60
2.70
2.80
2.90
3.00
3.10
3.20
3.30
3.40
3.50
3.60
3.70
3.80%
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Home runs per plate appearance
Home runs per plate appearance