Posted by: Marcus Boyd (marcus@hourofdeliverance.net) on Sun Mar 20 18:59:15 2005

> Hi Marcus:
>
> I use an Exterior Shell EST (i.e., the 2000 model).
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> What I like about this bat's sweet spot is smaller than a DeMarini; hence, the batter must hit the ball on the sweet spot consistently. However, correct contact will yield a longer hit.
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> I agree with you; I think that leagues should force home runs to be earned, rather than limit the number of them.
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> By the way, do you Jack's "Final Arc II" DVD?
>
> Sincerely,
> BHL
> Knight1285@aol.com
>
> P.S. When a person is on third base all the time, hitting a long fly ball helps--rather than hurts--your statistics. What field you choose to hit the ball to is a personal preference. However, I do believe that the most important thing a hitter can do is drive in runs IMHO.

BHL,

Hello again. Nice to meet another Worth fan...haha.

I don't have the DVD, however I am planning on buying it for my sons. I'm sure I'll enjoy it as well.

Now regarding the sacrifice fly thing, that's very much true. Driving in runs is the name of the game. I think a good hitter will end up with more hits than sac flies in a situation where a runner is on third. I think some hitters thrive in RBI and pressure situations. Others tend to choke more often than not. It all comes back to having sound mechanics, though. When you know you're a good hitter, you'll naturally have more confidence in yourself to get the job done.

Thanks again for the very interesting topic and discussion. I have read just about every post on this site for the past 3 years or so. I don't interject very often because most of the time I would be merely repeating someone else's thoughts. Every once in a while I have an original one...but not very often! haha

Marcus