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“In the split second from the time the ball leaves the pitcher's hand until it reaches the plate you have to think about your stride, your hip action, your wrist action, determine how much, if any the ball is going to break and then decide whether to swing at it.”

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Duke Snider
Duke Snider

Duke Snider was an American professional baseball player who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Mets. Known for his exceptional hitting ability and defensive skills, Snider was a key player in the Dodgers' World Series wins in 1955 and 1959. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980. more

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