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Story summary
- The decline in doubles and triples is attributed to players prioritizing exit velocity and launch angle, according to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
- In 2025, there were 7,745 doubles and 628 triples, down from prior years.
- Defensive alignments have evolved with outfielders playing deeper to prevent extra-base hits.
- Ballpark dimensions have influenced these statistics, as the New York Mets and Detroit Tigers have altered fields to be more hitter-friendly.
