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My son played short in high school with the best pick it first baseman I’ve ever seen. The two of them made some spectacular plays. My son never ate the ball. He would throw from any position. He had confidence the first baseman would pick or worst case knock it down. As a hitter this kid crushed the ball. But he didn’t elevate.

The kid was recruited to a mid major as a first baseman. He got stuck behind two first basemen who were bigger and elevated the ball. He spent his college career as a late innings defensive replacement.

I believe had he started he would have hit .300+ with a lot of doubles. He hit high .300’s with minimal at bats. Or a good hitting coach could have changed his swing. He crushed the ball.

Last edited by RJM
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