The Futility of Chasing Home Run Records in a Flawed System The MLB season has seen a persistent phenomenon: fans and bettors chasing long shot home run bets despite a dismal record that defies logic.
As of writing, this year's home run prop bets have yielded only $61 profit for those who've invested at listed odds, a paltry return given the sheer number of failed bets.
The allure of big payouts seems to drive individuals to continue investing in these long shots, even as evidence mounts against them.