I was the most powerful left-handed hitter in the Alameda area.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I played baseball as a left-handed first baseman, though never as well as I did quarterbacking.
I am a lefty, though I bat right-handed... When I was a kid I pitched, played first, outfield and shortstop as well. Now it's mainly softball with some friends.
I threw my best to every hitter I faced, and I found I had the strength to go all the way.
I thought I was a pretty good shortstop, but I also wanted to play in the major leagues.
I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks during batting practice.
The first time I picked up a bat in a professional game, I hit a ball hard left-handed, and my first home run was so effortless, it surprised me.
I'm now the hitting the instructor with the Cleveland Indians.
I was kind of a slap hitter, trying to get base hits, hit line drives, stay below a certain trajectory with my ball.
I was a naturally aggressive left-back, a cut-throat tackler.
I punch left-handed.