Theories on why numbers are up include more inside pitches, increased velocity of breaking balls, and the ban on 'sticky stuff.'
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The three highest HBP totals in the modern era have occurred in the last two years, with the Reds and Dodgers having Mets-like seasons last year. Theories as to why numbers are up include more inside pitches, increased velocity of breaking balls, and the ban on "sticky stuff.". Their shortstop, Hughie Jennings, got beaned 46 times that year and holds the MLB record with 287.
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