I remember the Red’s manager (Dave Johnson?) saying one time before a series with SF that teams should intentionally walk McCovey with the bases loaded. That situation occurred in one of the games and the Reds pitched to him and McCovey hit a grand slam.
A very well spoken individual. Asked his mama if she really still wanted him to be lawyer. Did get credit for being such a class individual. People thought more of the fear he presented in the batters box.