1.   In theory, that should help hitters and hurt pitchers who widen the strike zone.

2.   The Green Monster has probably helped lefthanded hitters more than righthanders just by them being able to hit the opposite way.

3.   They fear Canseco, and they concentrate on getting him out, which helps other hitters in the lineup.

4.   This padding helps the hitter and hurts the hittee.

5.   Long hitters will be helped only if the display control as well.