Middle Hitter Quotes & Sayings

I believe I'm a middle-of-the-order hitter capable of driving in runs. If I stay healthy, I'll get back to that level. — Justin Morneau

My mother used to pitch to me and my father would shag balls. If I hit one up the middle close to my mother, I'd have some extra chores to do. My mother was instrumental in making me a pull hitter. — Eddie Mathews

When the ball is over the middle of the plate, the batter is hitting it with the sweet part of the bat. When it's inside, he's hitting it with the part of the bat from the handle to the trademark. When it's outside, he's hitting it with the end of the bat. You've got to keep the ball away from the sweet part of the bat. To do that, the pitcher has to move the hitter off the plate. — Don Drysdale