The San Francisco Giants play in one of the most pitcher-friendly ballparks in baseball. As pitcher-friendly as the confines are, too many baseballs are leaving the ballpark.
Entering play on Thursday, Giants starters have allowed 25 home runs. Surprisingly, all 25 home runs have not been given up by Jeff Samardzija, who gave up a staggering 30 long balls during his last full season in 2017.
It’s worth noting that home run numbers around baseball seem eerily similar to 2017, and questions about “juiced” baseballs can be found from as early as the first week of this season.