The Textbook Notes That the Last Time a Major League

Multiple Choice

The textbook notes that the last time a major league batter hit .400 was in 1941. This is because:

A) the average quality of batters has fallen.
B) the league imposes harsh penalties for steroid use.
C) specialization by pitchers, infielders, and outfielders has made it harder for batters to hit.
D) baseball diamonds have become larger.