The hitter is the greatest variable in the game, because to know yourself takes dedication. ... Where did the batter hit the ball, what was it, was a key aspect of the game. Getting into the game, knowing what is going on, and knowing the reason why the pitcher throws that certain pitch. ... Proper thinking is 50 percent of effective hitting, and it is more than just doing your homework on a pitcher or studying the situation in a game. ... On the final day of the 1941 season, he had a .39955 batting average. ...

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