Posted by: Walt () on Thu Oct 28 12:58:01 2004

Hi All,
> > > >
> > > > After analyzing the proclivities of "average hitters" in frame-by-frame notion, I noticed that most of the great hitters have a predisposition towards pull hitting.
> > > >
> > > > Damon, though not a execptinal hitter, pulled an outside pitch for a grand slam, and finished the Red Sox's improbable comebacks.
> > > >
> > > > We can learn something from his approach by attempting to be "pull field orientees."
> > > >
> > > > Sincerely,
> > > > BHL
> > > > Knight1285@aol.com
> > >
> > > I guess we should ignore the base hits to left.
> >
> > Teacherman you must be a beginner so let me enlighten you. Top hand torque allows you to pull all pitches and the shortest distance for a homerun is down the line.
>
> Hi Walt,
>
> Your explanation of the geometric advantages of pull field orientation is absolutely pristine--I could have not stated it any better.
>
> Sincerely,
> BHL
> Knight1285@aol.com
>
> P.S. Teacherman, the bat is traveling faster when you pull the ball instead of slice it.

BHL I think the performance of the Red Sox validates your theory.