Posnanski: Night and Day, You Are The One

So, I asked Banny about this (through the magic of phone texting*) … his answer in a moment. First a quick look at the whole question of day-night splits … I have always been led to believe that it’s easier for hitters in the daytime. I think that’s just something as baseball fans you grow up believing. Well, it only makes sense. You would expect the light to be better.

But, as Bill James often asks: Is it true? Do hitters have more success in the daytime.

And as Bill James often finds out: No. It’s not true....

To Banny. I texted him the question: So what’s the deal with the day-night split? He texted me the sort of answer that, once again, explains why he’s the coolest guy in the game:

“The hitters tell me my fastball looks faster when they’re still a little hungover.”