Word: hitter
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Harvard stumbled out of the gate in game four, falling behind 12-6. The Crimson stormed back on the strength of three blocks to pull within two, 14-12. Harvard finally pulled even after a kill by sophomore outside hitter Seamus McKiernan and a Raider carry knotted the game...
Rodriguez is the more talented shortstop, but dealing both Nomar and Manny—whom ESPN’s Peter Gammons dubs the best right-handed hitter in the AL—for A-Rod doesn?...
This guy is far and away the best hitter in the majors. He’s hit over 40 home runs the past six seasons. Six! And he’s a gold glove shortstop! His OBP is just about .400 since 2000—compare that to Nomar’s usual .350. He’s had over 130 RBIs in three of the past four seasons. What was the only year he didn’t do it? 2003—and he still...
...World Series: "Spahn and Sain, and pray for rain." Known for his mental stamina and his longevity (he had 13 20-win seasons for the Braves and pitched until he was an ancient 46), Spahn told TIME in 1960, "I start every game intent on a no-hitter. When they get a hit, I try for a one-hit shutout...
...Yankees counter by signing a 36-year old outfielder who had a career year last season. This isn’t the first time New York has signed a big name hitter to play right field. How much of a difference did Raul Mondesi make? Nada—and he was younger and a better defensive player than Sheff. Of course, Sheffield likely won’t tank like Mondesi. But he probably won’t put up last year’s numbers either. In 2002, Sheffield only had 25 homers and 84 RBIs. Yankee Stadium is hitter...