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What does it mean when a player "gets a piece of the ball"?
It's not a solid blow and generally a foul ball.
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Bob joined the White Sox during the 1953 season and got into 55 games for them, hitting .297. He drove in 23 runs on 49 hits. Considered one of the most promising players in the White Sox camp. Began in the Negro National League, joining organized ball with Colorado Springs of Western League in 1950. Hit .373 for 42 games, and had 9 homers. In 1952 with Sacramento, Pacific Coast League, Bob was in 161 games, his .320 batting average won the league's batting title.
One of the best hitters of his day, "Heinie" batted over .300 in 11 of his 15 full Major League seasons. He led the A.L. with a .378 mark for the Tigers in '26 and 2 years later hit the same for the Browns. From '28 to '34 he hit over .340 five times. His top RBI mark was 116 for Washington in '32. "Heinie" later played for the Red Sox, Dodgers and Pirates.
Always had plenty of speed but never became a success as a big leaguer until he got control. Used to be "wild as a hawk". Went up to the Red Sox from the Dakota League in 1922. Traded to New York the next year. Sent to minors for couple of years, then came back and won a regular place. Pitched in three world series for the Yankees. Last year won 16 games and lost nine in American League. Throws right-handed, is six feet, one and one-half inches tall and weighs about 190 pounds.
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