Posted by: Louy Louy () on Mon Jul 26 17:23:59 2004

Why doesn't this guy hit more. He has a swing like Ted Williams (follow through). Then again everyone cannot play for a losing organization.
> > > > >
> > > > > Maybe he needs the front half as well as the finish.
> > > >
> > > > He may have a swing like Ted Williams but thats only mechanics. Mechanics are not "the" most important thing in batting. Vision is.
> > > >
> > > > L. L.
> > >
> > > The most important thing to have is talent. Mark McGwire has 20-200 vision, but he had talent.
> >
> > Hi Doug,
> >
> > "Talent" is the reason people want to engage in technical strategies geared toward self-betterment in lieu of philosophies which boast who has the best genetics.
> >
> > Just a thought.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > BHL
>
> Without talent, technical strategy won't do you much good. You will be playing in a beer league.
>
> Doug

Talent is not a thing unto itself. Talent is a a collection of specific skills, depending on the activity.

Saying talent is like saying nothing. Some painters have talent, some singers have talent, some football players have talent. I don't think a talented painter will automaticly be a good hitter. Becasue the talent for each activity is made up of differnt skills.

The skills that make up the talent of hitting are relexes, speed and vision. Vision is the most important. You can't hit what you can't see.