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Hornsbys Swing Change Turns Career Around in 1910s
The feature notes Roger Hornsby’s dramatic transformation from a weak hitter with a 246 average in 1915 to a major NL leader in total bases. It credits a shift from a scientific batting style to a natural, long swing, aided by coaching and weight gain, with emphasis on his late-innings power, plate presence, and improved confidence as a cornerstone of his resurgence.
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Roger Hornsby
Canlingls
Hornsby
Roger
Jecy
Hopseby
Cardinals
Wuyinsried
Melisse
Eoigaine
Hornaby
Avrag
Ande
Nornaby
T. Wagner
Ty Cobb
Tyeus
Laroie
Larry Dines
Jackson
White Sox
Iso
Nordshy
Jushin Asigh
Haensty
Baise Peur