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Here's a reminder of what kind of environment he's playing in:
The park's 3,000-foot altitude mixed with 25 mph wind gusts blowing out toward left field are part of the reason the Mavericks have hit 163 home runs in 131 games through Saturday this season -- 33 more than the next best team in the California League.
"The best part is that you don't have to try too hard," said High Desert first baseman Richard Poythress, who's third in the league with 30 home runs. "The ability to go up to the plate with a relaxed feeling is going to make any hitter successful."

Remember, Brandon Wood hit far better (.321/.383/.672) at a younger age when he was in that league and has never approached the numbers he had there since.

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