Posted by: THop (thop1@bellsouth.net) on Wed Nov 23 20:53:48 2005

> Gag. Give me the names of all those great European hitters you've developed.
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> I've spent 5 years reading and studying video and teaching my sons. And I'll debate you any time you want. Get the video clips, the dictionary, and the science manuals and lets have at it.
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> Your problem is that a bunch of internet nerds know more than you. Espcially insulting since you claim 30 years in baseballl and don't know any more than you do. Then, you encounter the cyber guys who put you to shame.
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> The best proof that they can do it but don't know what they are doing is organized baseball's track record. How many 25 year old hitters are there in the bigs right now? Well, hundreds of thousands, if not millions take up baseball each year as first time little leaguers. Their coaches have been influenced by the pros teachings for years. And that is what they teach. Yet, of the hundred's of thousands that take up baseball this year, around 20 will be playing in the big leagues 20 years from now. Now that's a hell of a track record.
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> Actually, considering the bull shit they teach that's a hell of a number. But, what would the number be if they were taught the truth.


Well stated Teacherman. I personally have no problem with “a bunch of internet nerds” knowing more than me but often times wonder if what they know matters more than what I know and teach. Sometimes I wonder if Barry Bonds (or any other great Major League hitter) knows what you know.

And like you, I like accuracy and the truth too when it comes to baseball. And appreciate the fact that you have “spent 5 years reading and studying video and teaching your sons”. Has it helped them? If so, I commend you for your efforts and them for their hard work. If not why should I study what you have studied and buy dictionary’s and science manuals to talk like you talk?

Respectfully,

THop