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What Is The Definition Of Dead-Ball Era In Baseball?
1. This is the time period during which professional baseball was more of a low-scoring game. From 1900-1919, players focused more on defense and pitching, resulting in fewer big hits. The dead-ball era ended in 1919 when Babe Ruth hit 29 home runs in a single season, ushering in the beginning of power hitting.
Examples Of How Dead-Ball Era Is Used In Commentary
1. Long are the days of the dead-ball era where batters rarely hit 30 home runs in a season, as players today routinely hit 40 home runs a season, and even 50.
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Baseball