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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth
Ted I hear ya. Maybe it was the slight wording difference, who knows. I'm still not sure what record Ted set in 1941. I assume the poster was referring to the .406 but of course that's not the single season mark or anywhere close, just the last one over .400.
DiMaggio's streak of course is untouchable especially with the way guys strike out today. .400 probably the same.
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The key to hitting .400+ is WALKS. Ted Williams lead the AL with 147 Walks in the 1941 season when he hit .406 and in 1957 when he flirted with .400, he had 119 Walks.
These batters nowadays don't have the patience to wait out the pitcher. Therefore, I think Ted's .406 may never be surpassed. As I do not think DiMaggio's 56-game streak
will ever be equaled.
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