In his 23-year career, all of it with the Baltimore Orioles, he had 2,848 hits and 268 home runs. But he was best known for his unparalleled defense.
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How MLB’s Ban on the Shift Is Improving Outfield Grass
In an era of expertly manicured fields and shared knowledge among groundskeepers, crews have an unexpected tool in their arsenal: the ban on infield shifts.
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Manny Machado Brings Chess (and Hits) to the Padres
Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres is the hottest hitter in baseball, and he is coming for your Queen.
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Tommy Davis, Batting Star With the ’60s Dodgers, Dies at 83
A two-time batting champion, he helped power a dominant Los Angeles team, but a serious injury derailed his career, and he fell short of the Hall of Fame.