Early returns show Dodgers’ lineup is more patient, more powerful than last year. Posted on May 3, 2015 by J.P. Hoornstra The Dodgers are on pace to hit more home runs this season than they did in 2014 and lead the major leagues in at bats per home run (20.6). They’ve also been a tick more patient at the plate, seeing 3.84 pitches per plate appearance compared to 3.80 a year ago. Manager Don Mattingly commented on that this morning: