In the history of major league there have been some great power hitters. Men like Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth hit loads of homeruns and helped their team win games with their hitting. But in comparison to hitters of today their numbers are being dwarfed. “In the 70 seasons between 1928 and 1997, Roger Marris was the only man to hit 60 or more home runs, but

If it is proven that there is a steroid problem in baseball what exactly can be done to stop is still very unclear. The government recently called for a change in the drug testing policy of baseball. The government commented on the fact that not only is it dangerous for players to be using, but a rise in steroid use in kids as young as fourteen has been reported by physicians. These power hitters are huge role models for youth across America. If they see players using steroids without any consequences, then it leads them to believe that they can do the same. Baseballs commissioner Bud Selig has been neither optimistic or pessimistic about an agreement between team owners to imply a stricter drug policy, stating only, “We’ll see what happens in the coming weeks and months.” He did however state that in his mind there is a very significant problem that needs to be dealt with (Verducci).

It is too early to say that there will be no huge impact on baseball from the steroid scandals, but as of yet, baseball has only grown in popularity. Although there is a huge problem, baseball is still doing much better than they thought they ever could amidst all the events swirling around them. The hope is th

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