If you have been following ATQ’s podcasts during this softball season, you would have heard speculative comparisons about team pitching and batting performances in 2024 vs. 2023. In short, it seemed like the pitching fell off, and that the batting in 2024 struggled against superior pitching. With this in mind, I have compiled some comparative statistics. Some comparisons follow how the season “felt” as it unfolded, and there are some interesting surprises as well. Without further ado, here we go.
Pitching
Pitching certainly felt like it took a step back in 2024, and I have put together a couple of comparisons for us to look at.