... for those rare athletes who could run, throw, field, hit and hit with power. Of the five basic attributes he considered speed and arm strength essential to major league success. He and his able and loyal instructors could teach hitting and fielding but speed and arm strength were naturally endowed. Hitting with power was Read More
I mentioned yesterday that Branch Rickey coined the term "five-tool players"...
May 13, 2009
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