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Links to Underdog MLB posts:

- Swinging for the Fences: A Retrospective Review of The Dinger 2023 - 12/02/2023

- Swinging for the Fences: Pitching Production - 12/13/23

- Swinging for the Fences: Steamer Projection Pitcher Standouts - 12/24/23


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