The Los Angeles Dodgers have seen first hand the effects of baseballs that are possibly altered. Clayton Kershaw has already set a career high with 18 home runs allowed, while Rich Hill’s blisters returned. The latter was less surprising than the former.
On top of the unusual spike in Kershaw’s home run has been an increase in home runs throughout Major League Baseball. For some fans, it’s made games more enjoyable and entertaining. To some others, it’s reason for suspicion.
Some of the game’s top pitchers fall in the second category. Particularly those who are dealing with blisters for the first time in their respective careers.