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[QUOTE="dennismenace, post: 2883786, member: 6158"]
I agree with you.  You have to take what the defense gives you unless you're say,  TED WILLIAMS!  Although I only saw  him at the end of his career I believe he was a dead pull hitter.  So [B]most [/B]hitters should learn to adapt.  I always used to wonder what Dave Winfield could have accomplished if he just met the ball and hit it where it was pitched.  He made the Hall of Fame but used to try to kill the ball and pull everything to the point of falling down.  With all that strength, talent and intellect he seemed more interested in "there is going to be blood on the infielders today "  (actual quote).  I think the shift was used against Williams and a few others but only certain teams if my memory is correct.  I think it is really exciting to see some of these players today who are smart hitters.  Pitchers are trying to find "the hole (weakness)" for the hitters and some of them just don't really have much of a weakness because they make adjustments.  I am a Yankees fan but right now I think Mookie Betts and Trout are two of the best players and worthy opponents.  Also.  I understand Martinez of the Red Sox was once released and now is considered a guru on hitting.  That's dedication.
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