In 1987, hitting had gone off the charts with an average of 1.06 home runs per game, which at the time was the highest in history, and 4.72 runs per game, the most since 1950. But it didn't take hold. Gradually, the strike zone began to lower again, one of many factors that caused run production to explode in the 1990s. But it's probably a fad. I don't think it'll have much effect.
People think an umpire's strike zone is a real precise thing.
Don't make me laugh. That ball is going almost 100 miles an hour. Many players expect the high strike to fade this time, too. The difference, however, is that the commissioner's office has both a stronger will to execute the change and more stringent control of the umpires after the upheaval of the last two years. Hurtin' for certain The best team in baseball coming out of spring training is undeniable.