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The debate is encapsulated in contrasting philosophies. On one side, traditionalist baseball minds emphasize building teams to generate contact, situational hitting, and versatility. On the other, analytics advocates prioritize power, exit velocity, and strikeouts as indicators of offensive potential.
For example, Yankees’ strategy reflects a preference for big swings and hitting homers, which results in a roster featuring some of the hardest hitters in the league. However, this approach often struggles in clutch situations that require small-ball tactics, such as bunt plays or advancing runners tactically.