Aug 21, 2017 | Diamond Devotions
In the mid-1980s, two of my favorite hitters were Don Mattingly and Wade Boggs. Both had great numbers and sweet swings. They knew a little something about hitting, to be sure. Then they sat down with Ted Williams, the last player to hit .400 over a season and the...
Sep 15, 2015 | Diamond Devotions
In The Science of Hitting, Hall of Famer Ted Williams highlights something that should be obvious to us all. When thrown from the pitcher’s hand, the ball approaches the plate at a downward angle of anywhere from 4-15 degrees. Consequently, to hit the ball...
Oct 14, 2014 | Diamond Devotions
I went to a coaching clinic a few years ago, one that was designed to help beginner coaches learn a few basics about the game and how to teach it. “I’ve heard coaches tell kids for years to get that back elbow up,” explained the clinic instructor....
