When plans were revealed for Marlins Park’s left-center home run sculpture, people freaked out. When the sculpture was actually constructed and emplaced, people freaked out all over again, having been given a better sense of scale. The thing drew criticism from all corners, and while I’m sure som...
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Daily Notes: How Well Did MLB Hitting Coaches Hit as Players?
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The Hitting Stats for the Hitting Coaches
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