MLB's offense has increased dramatically in recent weeks, raising questions about a 'juiced' ball
Just 10 years ago, the average fastball velocity across the league was 93 mph. Through his first 15 starts this year, Misiorowski's allowed a grand total of 15 earned runs.Then there are relievers. San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller is on an otherworldly run himself, allowing just three earned runs in 32 innings.
- ▪Just 10 years ago, the average fastball velocity across the league was 93 mph.
- ▪Through his first 15 starts this year, Misiorowski's allowed a grand total of 15 earned runs.Then there are relievers.
- ▪San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller is on an otherworldly run himself, allowing just three earned runs in 32 innings.
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OutKick Sports MLB's offense has increased dramatically in recent weeks, raising questions about a 'juiced' ball The 2019 season with a similarly low drag baseball saw 10 players hit 40-plus home runs and the league slug .425 By Ian Miller OutKick Published June 23, 2026 9:10pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for June 23 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Hitting in Major League Baseball in 2026 is as hard as it's ever been.
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