Was Ty Cobb a power hitter?(Essay)

From: The Baseball Research Journal | Date: January 1, 2006| Author: Brownell, Roy E., II | Copyright information

Ty Cobb is usually thought of as the very embodiment of the Deadball Era hitter; e "Punch and Judy" counterpoint to the post-1920 Ruthian power game. (1) This common misconception is underscored in a number of ways. First, it is supported by the types of players who have surpassed Cobb's career records. Lou Brock bested his lifetime stolen base record, Pete Rose his career hit mark and Rickey Henderson his modern record for total runs scored. Other recent players frequently compare...

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