I could always hit the ball really far, but you don't need to be strong to do that.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I found out early in life that I could hit a baseball farther than most players, and that's what I tried to do.
I play the way it's most effective for the team. They used to say I hit the ball too many times.
I just try to play as hard as I can every possession. If you're aware and you're high-energy, the ball will eventually bounce your way and you'll be able to make plays.
In football, you're hitting, so you might as well hit in practice.
How to hit home runs: I swing as hard as I can, and I try to swing right through the ball.
I could hit the damn ball. No matter who was throwing. Or where the ball was. I left the bench swinging. I didn't get many walks.
When you lose the ability to step up and hit the ball as hard and as far as you want, that also affects your ability to will the ball to go where you want it to go, if you know what I mean.
I threw my best to every hitter I faced, and I found I had the strength to go all the way.
I could always hit. I learned to hit with a broomstick and a ball of tape and I could always get that bat on the ball.
I throw the ball ninety-two miles an hour, but they hit it back just as hard.