Posted by: BatMan () on Wed Dec 12 07:58:05 2001

please read post, by me, on Sat Dec 8 09:05:10 2001. would really want to know what you think.
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> > Sat Dec 8 09:05:10 2001
> > >> > "squashing the bug" can be interpreted by different people, many different ways. as a general rule i don't advocate the seemingly physical translation of what the term seemingly implies. therefore, an answer by me would just muddy the water. sorry for the cop-out, but if you better define what you mean (in physical terms) by "squashing the bug"?
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> > but, your question has generated the most interesting discussion here, in a long time.
> > if i may, tom, with apologies to you, ask a question of all recent posters to this thread (yourself, batman, jack, tom.guerry).
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> > assumptions:
> > rh pitcher
> > rh batter
> > normal stance (not up nor back, nor in nor out)
> > fastball with no movement, belt high
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> > question:
> > two pitches thrown - one over the center of the plate and one on the outside corner.
> > where do you feel the optimum contact point for either pitch is, in relation to home plate?
> > i should have said rh rotational batter and hi shawn, i would like to hear your answer to the above question as well. ray porco <<<
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> > Hi Ray
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> > First, I would need the answers to more assumptions
> >  How many outs?
> >  How many on base?
> >  Hitting behind the runner or need a fly ball?
> >  How fast am I?
> >  How deep is the third baseman playing?
> >  How much power do I have?
> >  How long is my stride?
> >  Etc.
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> > Ray, normally I would have a batter practice making contact when the bat becomes perpendicular for most pitch placements. But there will be times (being jammed with a pitch for one) when this is not the best choice. --- Contact is made about even with the lead-knee.
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> > Jack Mankin
> > Jack, I respect the work you have done and I acknowledge your knowledge of hitting, although I do believe there are some flaws in your theory of hitting outside pitches. That being said, with all due respect I think your response to Ray is a complete, total cop-out. Many on your site, including yourself routinely make generalizations on hitting without asking the same questions you just asked Ray (how many outs, etc).
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> Why is it that when someone asks for specific clarification on a subject matter the issue is evaded ?


Ray, did Jack answer your question to your satisfaction?