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Batting average dips slightly, power way down across MLB

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez reacts after striking out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Los Angeles Angels' Brandon Marsh, left, reacts after being called out on strikes as manager Joe Maddon, right, argues with home plate umpire Larry Vanover during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Saturday, April 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago White Sox's Yasmani Grandal, right, reacts after striking out swinging during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Chicago, Friday, April 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper reacts after striking out during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Saturday, April 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Batting average dips slightly, power way down across MLB