Posted by: BatMan () on Fri Dec 7 18:14:43 2001

>>> I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that you buy into Epstein's "pinball" theory, which is that you swing exactly the same way on an outside pitch as you do an inside pitch, the only difference being where the ball is contacted. <<<
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> Hi HitMan
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> From what I wrote above, I would think that it would be evident to most readers that I do not agree with “Epstein's "pinball" theory.”
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> Jack Mankin
Since there already is "thehitman" I'll revert to BatMan.
OK, I take your word for it that you don't go along the the pinball theory, but it sure seems like the only difference in your's and Epstein's pinball theory is that at least you concede that the hands have to go farther away from the body on an outside pitch.
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