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“I'm aware of the luck in [BABIP], but at the same time, you can't directly influence it. You can just keep mixing your patterns, executing and locating, That's the human element of this game.”

Quote by Max Scherzer

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Max Scherzer, born on July 27, 1984, is a renowned professional baseball player from the United States. Known for his exceptional pitching skills and consistent performance on the field, he has played for the Washington Nationals and the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball. Scherzer has achieved significant success throughout his career, including multiple All-Star selections and awards for the Cy Young Award as the best pitcher of the year. more

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