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" I think the ability to hit - some guys have it and some guys don't - but I think how dedicated you are to trying to get the most out of yourself, I think kind of determines how good you are and for how long. I was born with the ability to hit, but my work ethic has taken it to the next level. "

Tony Gwynn

Yourself

Work Ethic

Work

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Hands

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" I was a contact hitter my whole career but I learned how to handle the ball inside. And Ted Williams played a big part in that. He gave me the advice on how to handle inside pitches. "

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" Remember these two things: play hard and have fun. "

" Ted Williams is one of the best hitters ever to play the game, and I didn't get a chance to see him play, so all I could do was read books and look at pictures. "

" Sometimes technique works better than a whole lot of other things. "

" When you sign your name on the dotted line, it's more than just playing baseball. You have a responsibility to make good decisions and show people how things are supposed to be done. "

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" Either you have the ability to hit or not. But I also think you have to work at it. "

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