“The batter has three strike zones: his own, the opposing pitcher’s, and the umpire’s. The umpire’s zone is defined by the rule book, but it’s also more importantly defined by the way the umpire works. A good umpire is consistent so you can learn his strike zone. The batter has a strike zone in which…”— Ted Williams, beabetterhitter.com
“Think. Don’t just swing. Think about the pitcher, what he threw you last time up, his best pitch, who’s up next. Think!”— Ted Williams, beabetterhitter.com