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re: Mickey Mantle hit a ball 565 feet
Posted on 7/11/17 at 7:06 am to chalmetteowl
Posted on 7/11/17 at 7:06 am to chalmetteowl
Mariners. But otherwise yes, McGwire hit that one a mile.
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Posted on 7/11/17 at 7:08 am to Schmelly
Power is derived from a strong and balanced core/lower body and from technique. Just because he was not built with designer muscles like some of the young bucks of today doesn't mean Mantle couldn't hit the ball 500+ feet.
Comparatively, I would still take Nolan Ryan's heavy 100 mph fastball (which I saw in person on 3 separate occasion) over any gas these guys have today.
Comparatively, I would still take Nolan Ryan's heavy 100 mph fastball (which I saw in person on 3 separate occasion) over any gas these guys have today.
Posted on 7/11/17 at 7:16 am to PrimeTime Money
quote:Better story if they exaggerate going the other way, like he hit a ball 565 blind drink with a bloody knee. That's impressive.
People always try to pump up legends to mythical status by repeating nonsense to make them seem superhuman.
Posted on 7/11/17 at 7:22 am to Sugarloaf
These oldtimers threads never consider what the guys could do with the resources of the other period.
Guys today wouldn't look like they do if they were back in the 30's.
Guys from back then may have taken advantage of the 80 years of knowledge accumulated since then.
Of course given Mantle's and Ruth's proclivities I would expect them to be like Josh Hamilton if they lived now.
Guys today wouldn't look like they do if they were back in the 30's.
Guys from back then may have taken advantage of the 80 years of knowledge accumulated since then.
Of course given Mantle's and Ruth's proclivities I would expect them to be like Josh Hamilton if they lived now.
Posted on 7/11/17 at 8:29 am to GREENHEAD22
quote:You people are fricking retarded.
When it comes to hitting a baseball and a golfball for that matter technique beats strength every time. Anyone who has played either sport will know that.
Technique beats size when the strong person has crappy technique.
But if two players have great technique yet one is a hell of a lot bigger and stronger, yeah it makes a big fricking difference.
And someone a few posts up said Altuve hit a 400 foot homerun today which proves technique > strength. What does that person have to say about Aaron Judge hitting a 496 foot homer this year? Is his technique just that much superior to Jose Altuve? Or do you think just maybe it's because he's 6'8" and 280 lbs?
This post was edited on 7/11/17 at 8:32 am
Posted on 7/11/17 at 9:15 am to Schmelly
quote:Nah.
Mickey Mantle hit a ball 565 feet
Posted on 7/11/17 at 9:19 am to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
quote:You are so underrated on the MSB.
mizzoubuckeyeiowa
You make PeeJ look like a hip 17 year old kid.
I feel like I'm the only one who appreciates you.
Posted on 7/11/17 at 9:34 am to ReauxlTide222
Some possible explanations of Mantle's blast
The bats back then were better made, the wood was better.
Home Run distances are estimations since they never truly land on the ground
Ball was made different, the seams were not as high allowing less drag
The bats back then were better made, the wood was better.
Home Run distances are estimations since they never truly land on the ground
Ball was made different, the seams were not as high allowing less drag
Posted on 7/11/17 at 9:53 am to Madking
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Mantle didn't play in the 30s Sherlock. You don't even know what you're talking about.
Says the guy who states the distance of Yankee Stadium center field wall pre20's
Posted on 7/11/17 at 9:59 am to Madking
quote:Why am I not surprised at what side of this discussion you're on?
Madking
Posted on 7/11/17 at 10:02 am to sms151t
quote:Stupid old people said, "wow would ya look at that! That's gotta be 575 feet!"
explanations of Mantle's blast
Then other stupid old people repeated it.
Posted on 7/11/17 at 10:11 am to GoldenBoy
Reggie Jackson's 1971 All-Star Game home run is estimated at 532 feet, had the Tiger Stadium light tower not interrupted its flight.
Estimated exit velocity 124 MPH. Reggie was 6'0", 200 lbs, basically the same size as Mantle, and I think most people who saw them both in their primes would agree that Mantle was the more powerful hitter.
I think it was possible for Mantle to have done it.
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Estimated exit velocity 124 MPH. Reggie was 6'0", 200 lbs, basically the same size as Mantle, and I think most people who saw them both in their primes would agree that Mantle was the more powerful hitter.
I think it was possible for Mantle to have done it.
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This post was edited on 7/11/17 at 10:31 am
Posted on 7/11/17 at 10:14 am to Schmelly
He should've rounded the bases twice and my father was sure he did and he was a Dodgers Fan
Posted on 7/11/17 at 10:19 am to Schmelly
This thread was a good read
Off to go get my daily meal at McDonalds before my MLB All star appearance tonight
Off to go get my daily meal at McDonalds before my MLB All star appearance tonight
Posted on 7/11/17 at 10:33 am to Mikey Ballgame
quote:
Reggie Jackson's 1971 All-Star Game home run is estimated at 532 feet, had the Tiger Stadium light tower not interrupted its flight.
Estimated exit velocity 124 MPH. Reggie was 6'0", 200 lbs, basically the same size as Mantle, and I think most people who saw them both in their primes would agree that Mantle was the more powerful hitter.
Ceil Fielder had a shot that cleared the roof, one of four players to do it in Tiger Stadium. Killebrew, in the 1960s was the first, Mark McGwire the last.
Posted on 7/11/17 at 10:39 am to ReauxlTide222
madking/mizzouiowabuckeye threads are the best threads on this site.
Posted on 7/11/17 at 10:41 am to jefforize
Agree. It would be a boring place without the crazies.
Posted on 7/11/17 at 10:42 am to TigerintheNO
quote:
Ceil Fielder had a shot that cleared the roof, one of four players to do it in Tiger Stadium. Killebrew, in the 1960s was the first, Mark McGwire the last.
That's true. My point was that, while those three guys were hulking Goliaths, Reggie was a mere-mortal sized athlete, similar to the Mick, and hit one that far.
Posted on 7/11/17 at 10:48 am to Mikey Ballgame
Power comes from torque which is a combination of technique and strength.
They are interrelated.
They are interrelated.
Posted on 7/11/17 at 11:00 am to Mikey Ballgame
quote:
Estimated exit velocity 124 MPH
quote:
1971
To those say Altuve, his core and lower half are stacked. Look up his workout
Do people really think size and strength doesn't matter? Check the highest exit velo and distance ever
And of course "technique" matters. These guys just have it all
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