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Originally Posted by Neal
solid analysis!
Perhaps the reason the HR totals increased, was largely due to Aaron 
and for the record, Mays was the better all-around player, imo, but as others have correctly pointed out, that was not the OP |
I think it was the stadium. In 1953 before Aaron joined the Braves, the team hit 105 HRs on the road vs. 51 at home. With Aaron on the team only once did they hit more road HRS, their championship season of 1957. In 1954, it was 43 at home vs. 96 on the road. From 55 to 58, the Braves averaged 75 at home and 106 on the road. From 59 to 65, the Braves hit the same number of HR'S at home and road, averaging 86 per season.
I think there is a clear pattern that County Stadium became an easier park to hit in in 1955 and then a much easier stadium in 1959.