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In 1997, Mike Piazza hit .362, the highest batting average for a catcher in more than 50 years, and racked up a slugging percentage of .638. With 40 homers, 124 RBIs, 104 runs, and 201 hits, Piazza had the greatest offensive season of any catcher in the more than 100 years. Here are some of Mike’s baseball batting tips:
* Look for a good pitch to hit.
* Have a quick bat.
* Stay inside of the ball so you can hit the ball to all fields.
* Try to spread your feet a little wider than shoulder width for balance.
* Hold your bat at a 45-degree angle to alleviate unnecessary movement in your swing.
* Keep your back elbow close to your body to help your hands and the barrel of the bat swing through the ball.
* Have someone watch you while you swing and check your mechanics.
Last 5 posts in Spring Training
- Approaching the Plate - November 19th, 2008
- Baseball Tips for Pitchers - Pitching Easy - November 18th, 2008
- Mechanics of a Fast Ball - August 4th, 2008
- Baseball By the Numbers - How To - June 30th, 2008
- Baseball Glossary of Terms - June 29th, 2008
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Justin
November 4th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Hi. My name is Justin. I also have a baseball website that teaches kids how to become better baseball players. It is called http://www.dynamitehitting.com. I was wondering if you would place a few links on your site so that people can click on them and view my website. I would also do the same for you. Please let me know. justinwillman5@gmail.com
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