Ted Williams said he could see the rotation of the seams. Don't know if I buy that, but that's what he said.
“Ted Williams said he could see the rotation of the seams. Don’t know if I buy that, but that’s what he said. “
It was said that Williams had better then 20/20 eyesight. I also don’t think it’s unusual for batters to see the rotations of the seams. I’ve heard it claimed many time by many players.
“Ted Williams said he could see the rotation of the seams. Don’t know if I buy that, but that’s what he said. “
It was said that Williams had better then 20/20 eyesight. I also don’t think it’s unusual for batters to see the rotations of the seams. I’ve heard it claimed many time by many players.
apocryphall ted williams
Rookie pitcher bears down as ted williams enters the box. Fast ball on the outside black edge of the plate or just off. The umpire calls ball 1.
The second pitch on the inside edge. Ball two. the pitcher looks angry.
The third pitch at the knee ball three.
The pitcher comes off the mound. The umpire brushes off the plate. The pitcher asks, where are those pitches?
The ump: Son, Mr. Williams will let you know when you throw a strike.