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But as I recall, Safeco amputates about 40 points off batting average in the long run.
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Personally, my guess isn't that Gutierrez is in a better state-of-mind at Safeco.
He visibly topspins the ball, and Ibanez/Sexson have already demonstrated how wonderfully that works in the park.
The crazy 420 BABIP so far this year will even out, of course, but it's hard to rule out Gutierrez running better home splits than road.
Which, for me, is very exciting. Players who defeat Safeco are huge finds for the M's.