The Curse of the Home Run Derby
These fans know how scary the Home Run Derby Curse is.
Several players have seen their performances dip dramatically after putting on a spectacular display at Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby. Recently, Lance Berkman (2008), Alex Rios (2007, David Wright (2006) and Bobby Abreu (2005) all saw their home run rates plummet after hitting ten or more home runs in the Derby.
But does this handful of data points suggest that there might actually be a curse that affects these players after the All-Star Break? Read the rest of this entry →
