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The Science of Hitting
THE LAST BASEBALL PLAYER TO BREAK THE MAGIC .400 BARRIER, Ted Williams was arguably the greatest pure hitter who ever lived. A lifelong student of hitting, he sought advice from every great hitter—and pitcher—he met. Drawing on that advice, as well as his own legendary life in baseball, Williams produced the alltime batting classic, The Science of Hitting. Using its detail...more
Paperback, 96 pages
Published
April 29th 1986
by Touchstone
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For young and inexperienced players, Ted Williams’ name may no longer hold the magic it did when I was growing up and playing baseball. But most of us "old-timers" will still remember that Williams was the last professional ball player (in the MLB) to hit over .400 for a full season. So when my Little League aged son was struggling a bit at the plate a season ago, I broke out my copy of Williams’ The Science of Hitting to look for some kernel of wisdom that would help my son get out of his slump...more
This book did wonders for my wiffle ball slugging pct.
If you're serious about baseball and hitting, check this book out. Like all old men, he rambles on about old stories and such, but sit & listen...try it out, and keep what works for you.
If you're serious about baseball and hitting, check this book out. Like all old men, he rambles on about old stories and such, but sit & listen...try it out, and keep what works for you.
This is a great book. Not only does Williams describe the proper mechanics of hitting a baseball, he also describes the mental game between the pitcher and the batter. This has changed how I watch baseball games.
If you are a baseball fan, you should own it. A little bit reference, a lit bit story telling. One of the greatest hitters talks his favorite topic.
For the most part, it seems like a senile old man reliving out his glory days. I had no choice except to feel as if I was a kid who didn't really care what he was saying.
But I do care. Because I want to improve my hitting. The book is an incredible wealth of information and hitting genius. It smiles at its own admittedly cliche and hackneyed phrases, but this doesn't detract from its quality due to the exact and practical applications that it has for the reader.
Great read. Would reccomend it fo...more
But I do care. Because I want to improve my hitting. The book is an incredible wealth of information and hitting genius. It smiles at its own admittedly cliche and hackneyed phrases, but this doesn't detract from its quality due to the exact and practical applications that it has for the reader.
Great read. Would reccomend it fo...more
Excellent counsel from the last man to hit .400 in a season. I use this to teach my youth baseball team.
If I had read this forty years ago, I might have been a .270 hitter.
I learned that Ted Williams know his hitting.
One of the best sports books every published.
Dec 10, 2010
Tyler Baker
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this book really improves your skill.
The Splinter makes an instant classic. It is interesting to see a true professional explain his craft. Would have helped me a lot in little league if I had read this.
This book breaks down hitting strategy and technique and covers pretty much everything a batter would want to know.
Anyone who wants to hit a baseball should read this book. Anyone who wants to help such a person should buy this for him/her.
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