In the world of baseball, power hitters are usually the most exciting players to watch. These are the guys that can knock the ball out of the park, creating those iconic, inspirational and game-changing moments. The power hitters are usually remembered as heroes, wowing the stadium crowds and living on for decades in the highlight reels.

But here’s the thing about those big home run hitters: They usually have a high strikeout percentage, too. In fact, those epic homers rarely decide a game. It’s the less-than-thrilling base hits that put runs on the scoreboard. Continue reading →