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Expert: - 8/23/2008


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During a broadcast of a Cubs-Braves game, the announcers said only 4 men who were switch hitters hit better than .300. Pete Rose, Alberto Alomar, Chipper Jones and one was between 1919 and 1930. The announcers have not returned my e-mail request for an answer, so I am turning to you. Thank you-John Tipescu

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John,

That cannot possibly be right. Even without research I know that Mickey Mantle, Pete Rose, and Eddie Murray hit .300 several times. Are you sure that is the question?

After running this question through my program, I find that 266 switch hitters hit .300 or higher since 1901. Between 1919 and 1930 alone, it happened 34 times.

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