I doubt there's a correlation but it's interesting to read about these two seemingly divergent trends.
MLB homer records: Breaking down the many ways 2019 was the Year of the Home Run
There were 6,770 homers hit during baseball's regular season
by Matt Snyder @MattSnyderCBS Sept. 29, 2019
Baseball Saw a Million More Empty Seats. Does It Matter?
A 12-year slide in M.L.B. attendance has clubs turning to deals like standing room subscription passes. These days, filling the seats is less crucial to baseball’s bottom line.
By Danielle Allentuck and Kevin Draper
Published Sept. 29, 2019, Updated Oct. 1, 2019
Then there's this:
M.L.B.’s Juggernauts Set to Clash After a Season of Extraordinary Numbers
Four teams recorded at least 100 victories for the first time in M.L.B. history, and four more had at least 100 losses for just the second time.
By Tyler Kepner Sept. 29, 2019
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