AboutTom Schott Expertise I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. I don't do off-the-field stuff. Please if you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."
Experience I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.
Organizations SABR
Publications Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.
Question I am curious to know if more grand slams are hit on a 3-2 count than any other?
Answer Randy,
I picked ten teams at random for the 2008 season and checked to see what the count was when each of the team's HRs was hit. There are eleven possible counts. Not one of the ten had a 3-2 count any higher than 3rd on the list, and for most, the 3-2 count was further down.
Examples of where 3-2 count ranked on list of possible counts for HR in 2008. (x) = number of grand slams for the season.
Giants 6th on the list (1)
O's 5th on the list (3)
Braves 4th on the list (2)
Phillies 3rd on the list (2)
Tigers 3rd on the list (6)
Rangers 4th on the list (8)
Nationals 7th on the list (4)
Which leads us to conclude that most grand slams are hit on a count other than 3-2.
