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...those who ace their evaluations, the rankings can swell their self-esteem and wallets, a prospect that makes Enron a hotbed of overachievers. (And profitable too: Enron has reported increased earnings in each of the past four years.) The ranking system "attracts hard drivers," Kean says. "The proof is in the pudding. Our employees are very talented, and they're glad to be working here." In its latest ranking of the world's most admired companies, FORTUNE rated Enron No. 1 in innovativeness and No. 2 in getting and keeping talent...
...Ichiro's 1.75-m, 73-kg frame and his open stance, and thought the same thing: inside heat. But Ichiro, a quick-wristed, fast-out-of-the-box slap hitter with excellent bat control, will not be bullied. In a recent Mariners' victory against the defending champion Yankees, ace right-hander Roger Clemens threw a wicked 150 km/h splitter that broke near Ichiro's knees. No matter. Ichiro grazed the ball with the tip of his bat, sending it rolling down the third-base line for a double. (Typical of the way he has helped manufacture runs since Opening...
...almost as if he has a tennis racket in his hands," says John Moses, Seattle's first-base coach. "I'm gonna lob this one?and it's a blooper over the shortstop's head. I'm gonna ace this one?and it's a liner down the right field line. He's toying with guys, and there's nothing they can do about...
...trip, senior hurler Chelsea Thoke-who has been the Crimson's ace for three years-had three complete game victories. Thoke also broke the school's strikeout record, set by Tasha Cupp...
...average that placed her among the nation’s top 50 in hitting. Whitton’s pitching record for the year was just 2-11, but her 2.48 ERA was a better representative of her performance. She was typically matched up against the opposition’s ace and often provided the majority of her own run support. Whitton and sophomore Grace Bloodwell will captain the softball team next season...