Dodgers and Yankees make Toronto General Ross Atkins look ridiculous after game 1 of the World Series

When asked about the Blue Jays adding offense this winter, Atkins told reporters that the team is not necessarily looking at power but are more focus on player getting on base as he believes homeruns do not win games in the post-season.

While Atkins believes that homeruns do not win teams baseball game in the playoffs, the Dodgers and Yankees proved that Atkins is quite wrong in his way of thinking since 6 of the 9 runs scored in game 1 of the World Series came directly from homeruns.

Not only was Atkins proven wrong during game 1 of the World Series but in early October, ESPN showed a graphic before a playoff game that 85% of teams that out homerun their opponent go on to win the series.

Hopefully Atkins is paying close attention to the playoffs this year and will have his mind swayed as the numbers prove that his way of thinking is flawed. There is also the fact that Atkins has no idea what it takes to win in the playoffs since he has never done it himself.