“He batted against spitballs, shineballs, emeryballs and all the other trick deliveries. He never figured anything out or studied anything with the same scientific approach I gave it. He just swung. If he'd ever had any knowledge of batting, his average would have been phenomenal. ... he seemed content to just punch the ball, and I can still see those line drives whistling to the far precincts. Joe Jackson hit the ball harder than any man ever to play baseball.”
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Ty Cobb
Ty Cobb, born on December 18, 1886, and died on July 17, 1961, was one of the greatest baseball players in American professional baseball history. Known for his exceptional hitting skills and on-field performance, Cobb achieved remarkable feats during his MLB career, including over 4,000 hits, over 3,000 runs scored, and over 2,000 stolen bases. His career is filled with legendary stories, and he is often referred to as the 'King of Steals'. more
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