The AL East will provide additional offense in the form of singles and triples, while home runs are just about average. The Central really ramps up the triples while keeping singles and doubles at the average mark. Home runs are suppressed, especially versus righties. The West is about average with the exception of home runs, which are suppressed almost 40%. The west also is true cookie cutter, with all fields having the same park factors for lefties and righties.
The National League east is a true home run division, with the long ball increasing 26-35%. Triples and singles increase too (less than 10%) while doubles are about average when combining the righty/lefty factors. The Central is an offensive minded league too, though they will accomplish it through singles, doubles, and triples. Home runs are increased, but not nearly as much as the East. The West increases offense with singles, doubles, and triples while drastically reducing home runs by almost 60%.
Overall, owners seemed to avoid the long ball which must be related to our removal of the DH. TJ O could care less and drafted Heavy Johnson as a first rounder, it will be mighty interesting who forsakes defense for run scoring - it just might be the 'new' edge.
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