I have to agree with "anonymous" the technology for bats play a big part. The weight-to-lenght ratios are getting ridiulous. Minus 10 and up are very common now. The national organizations such PONY, Babe Ruth/Ripken and Little League may need to ban these types of bats and require weight restrictions somewhat like the NCAA and NFHSAA did. Put the hitting back into the hitter, not the bat. The Rage.
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Bats have come a long way in the last 10 years. With the age change this year look for more HR's as you will have more 13 year olds playing. They need to more the mound back next.
I don't think it's either one. I think the bats are changing so much that it's not even a challenge anymore.