Science of Hitting

I read this book more than 20 years ago when I was in my early twenties. It profoundly effected my thinking on the game of baseball. Ted Williams had the best plate approach of any hitter, with the possible exception of Babe Ruth. Bonds used this strategy his entire career, but it only seemed to take full effect post "cream and clear". This system is simply the best. You can't even argue the point. All the sabrematricians have done the research, and it concurs with Williams. But he said it quite elegantly, I think. I also caught a lucky break when I traveled to Cooperstown, N.Y. to visit the Hall of Fame, and guess what I see on display there? A wall of colored baseballs 7 wide and 11 high. I'll never forget that moment. I couldn't adequately explain that scenario to my wife, but that's another matter. I can still get goosebumps just thinking about it. If you care about what wins baseball games, then there is no substitute for this book. This should be required reading for every fan, broadcaster, player, manager, general manager, owner, and anyone else remotely interested in the game. When I looked at the Amazon page I noticed that out of 42 reviewers, this book had a full 5 star rating. I wonder if anybody gave it less than 5 stars. If they did, well, there are always a few idiots around.

Learn to use your own natural swing to become a better hitter. Players of all age and ability will benefit from the advice in this book.

I wish i had known about this book when i was in little league. This has helped me tremendously at the age of 22, and i know it can work for someone of any age. The thing i like most about this book is that it allows for hitters to use their own natural swing. This is key especially for older hitters who have trouble working out and changing techniques from years of muscle memory. Read this book once and become a better hitter. In fact, read it every march and you'll be set.

Best book ever written on hitting by the greatest hitter of all time. Every 12 year old kid should read this book if they want to be a hitter and move up to the next level. They should re read it every year and they'll still be learning from it at 30 years old.

This hitting instruction book, written by the premier hitter of our lifetime, will be of benefit to players of every age and ability. Imagine Leonardo Da Vinci writing a book on painting. There was only one Ted Williams, but this book will help all players who strive to become better hitters.