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Bo Jackson Slams MLB's Home Run Obsession Over Averages

2/18/2026

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Bo Jackson, a former MLB All-Star, criticized baseball on Green Light with Chris Long for prioritizing home runs over batting averages.
He cited Kyle Schwarber of Philadelphia Phillies, who batted .240 with 56 home runs and a $150 million contract.
Jackson argued the sport emphasizes slugging over batting average and compared high-paid stars to NFL scout team players.
He also noted a decline in base stealing and small-ball tactics.

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Bo Jackson, a former MLB All-Star, criticized baseball on Green Light with Chris Long for prioritizing home runs over batting averages.
He cited Kyle Schwarber of Philadelphia Phillies, who batted .240 with 56 home runs and a $150 million contract.
Jackson argued the sport emphasizes slugging over batting average and compared high-paid stars to NFL scout team players.
He also noted a decline in base stealing and small-ball tactics.