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| Bonds has hit 190 scouted home runs between 2000 and today. Here is a look at the pitch locations of those home runs: |
| Home Runs by Exact Location: |
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| Looks as though we have an answer to the question of where to pitch to Bonds. Pitchers should probably do the majority of their work Down and Away. Still, there is no denying he can hit ANY pitch out of the yard. |
| In, Middle, Away... |
LocInAndOut |
% |
# |
In |
27% |
51 |
Middle |
36% |
68 |
Away |
37% |
71 |
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Percentage of Bonds Homers by Location (In, Middle, Away) |
| Although Down and Away is the safest place for pitchers, he is generally less likely to hurt you if you work inside. |
| Down, Middle, Up... |
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LocUpAndDn |
% |
# |
Down |
23% |
43 |
Middle |
46% |
88 |
UP |
31% |
60 |
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Percentage of Bonds Homers by Location (Down, Middle, UP) |
| Not surprisingly, Bonds can handle pitches at all levels. It is interesting, though, that pitches Down in the zone are toughest for this lefty slugger. |
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