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Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie
I played high school baseball over 35 years ago, and my recollection is that I was lucky just to hit a foul ball. I was trying to hit it up the middle, but today, there would be a dude there behind 2nd base with a glove.
I can only think of a few players that I have seen with enough skill to hit it where they ain't. Carew, Gwynn, Boggs, Rose, Ichiro. Who am I missing?
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The point is that nobody even tries anymore.
They are supposed to be the best at this...and yet, name just one who could 'go op' consistantly.
Freddie Freeman may be the closest in today's game.