If you watched recent MLB games or the Rays games closely, You will notice that the strike zone seems to have expanded. Here are some examples:
As a result of widened zone, hitters are, well, not hitting. The MLB average slash line has fallen to 234/.310/.392/.702. If you are a .240 hitter, it means you are now better than league average. If you’re .220 hitter, don’t worry about it. You are in good company.
If you have been wondering why offense is down this year, look no farther than those Texas-sized strike zones.