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A 2021 signee from South Korea, Ha-Seong was a revelation whose 2.1 dWAR (in less than a half-season's worth of defensive games) were third-most in the NL.
No. 15, The Long Follow Through. Experienced batters like Riggs Stephenson know the value of a long follow through, letting the bat sweep to the end of its natural are without smothering the swing. Hit the ball out in front of the body-line and never behind it, since the point of greatest power lies in front where the arms are fully extended. Never cramp the arms close to the body when swinging, and always give the wrists full play. Both feet should be firmly on the ground as the bat starts forward. - By Austen Lake, Baseball Editor, Boston Transcript.
The backs of the 1916 Sporting News M101-4 black and white cards were customized and created for distribution through a variety of advertisers such as The Sporting News, Altoona Tribune, Gimbel’s Department Stores, Standard Biscuit, Weil Baking Company, and other smaller companies.
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