There have already been three no-hitters this season. It’s May 10th. There have almost been as many no-hit bids through six innings this year as there were all of last year. What’s the cause of this sudden influx of no-nos?
Strikeouts are up
One reason is the spike in strikeouts. This could be from a multitude of factors, including shifts. With teams shifting now more than ever, some executives believe that hitters may be trying to circumvent them by hitting the ball over the infielders’ heads. This is done by having more of an uppercut in their swings and as a consequence more swings and misses.