Sep 16, 2018 | Diamond Devotions
He entered the field to thunderous applause. As Major League Baseball recognized the all-century team from the 1900s, Ted Williams was the grand finale. “The greatest hitter that ever lived.” Aged, unable to walk more than a few steps, and long past his...
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...
