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Memorable Baseball Quotes

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Quotes From the History of Baseball

“It was his solemn duty to catch a ball that wasn’t in the stands.” – Monte Irvin (Newark Eagles OF, May 6, 1981), on Willie Mays

“Having Willie Stargell on your ball club is like having a diamond ring on your finger.” Chuck Tanner

“He (Babe Ruth) hits a ball harder and further than any man I ever saw.” – Bill Dickey

“Individual grievances and pet peeves have got to go by the wayside. Generally, you don’t have to worry about the guys who are playing every day, it’s the guys who are sitting on the bench that are the ones that get needles in their pants.” Walt Alston

“I think he was one of the greatest third basemen of all time. He had one of the sweetest swings I ever saw.” – Teammate Johnny Logan – Referring to Eddie Mathews

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How to Hit a Baseball – For the Beginner

Monday, June 6, 2011

How to hit a baseball is the question of every young person that plays in the game of baseball. Children have a short attention span and want the home run ability without the work of the professional. However if your child is to make improvement they will need to start with a clear understanding that when you start in this game, it takes aggressiveness to swing and even strike out. The children that approach with that attitude will learn to hit sooner than the reluctant ones who wait for the perfect pitch.

This is why Tee Ball is often a good place to begin. It gives the children the attitude of swinging. They do not have to fear getting hit by a pitched ball. Then when they see the effects of hitting the ball it helps them adjust to the need to swing the bat. Learning how to hit a baseball is a process. Do not skip the steps.

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