The Art of Hitting

Gwynn, Tony

ISBN 10: 1577193474 / ISBN 13: 9781577193470

Published by GT Publishing Corporation, 1998

Dust jacket in good condition. First edition, first printing. SIGNED and inscribed by the author. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 1.54. Seller Inventory # 1668615902

Synopsis:

The author, eight time National League batting champion, looks at the mechanics of hitting, including grip, stance, balance, footwork, release point, swing, and follow-through

Reviews: Gwynn, a member of the San Diego Padres baseball team and the holder of multiple batting titles, is one of the finest hitters today. Though he proclaims hitting to be more of an art than a science, he diligently reviews his every at-bat to use his talent to its optimum. In this regard, he follows in the footsteps of the game's greatest scientific hitter, Ted Williams, who contributes the book's foreword. Gwynn's book may, in fact, be worthy of Williams's own classic, The Science of Hitting (LJ 6/1/71). Readers who want to learn more about what makes Gwynn tick will find the answers here, as his book is autobiographical as well as instructional. He is a family man who somehow remains modest and true to his roots. His hitting tips, accompanied by photos, are easy to follow, even as he tries to simplify the incomparably difficult process of hitting. With its large photos, readable type, and clear layout, this beautifully produced book would be useful to both the casual fan and the young slugger looking for guidance. Highly recommended for most libraries.?Paul M. Kaplan, Lake Villa Dist. Lib., IL
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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Art of Hitting
Publisher: GT Publishing Corporation
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Good
Signed: signed and inscribed by author
Edition: First Edition.