[Mick]

Who are the seven players in MLB history to hit 400 HRs while playing at least 75% of their games up the middle (CF, SS, 2B or C)?

Sandberg, Kent, Mays, Mantle, Snider, Bench, Banks.

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Carl Hubbell worked for the Giants for 56 years. His career statistics are similar to Hall of Famer Juan Marichal, he struck out six Hall of Famers in the second ever All Star game. His nickname was "The Meal Ticket." In a sixteen-year career, he had just one losing season, when he went 11-12 in his 13th season. His best pitch was the screwball, which moved in the opposite direction as a curveball.

Two questions:

1) What Hall of Famer originally signed Hubbell, then dumped him due to overreliance on the screwball?

2) Which modern-day pitcher did Hubbell believe was most reminiscent of Hubbell's style and delivery?

[Mick]

Who are the seven players in MLB history to hit 400 HRs while playing at least 75% of their games up the middle (CF, SS, 2B or C)?

Sandberg, Kent, Mays, Mantle, Snider, Bench, Banks.

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Carl Hubbell worked for the Giants for 56 years. His career statistics are similar to Hall of Famer Juan Marichal, he struck out six Hall of Famers in the second ever All Star game. His nickname was "The Meal Ticket." In a sixteen-year career, he had just one losing season, when he went 11-12 in his 13th season. His best pitch was the screwball, which moved in the opposite direction as a curveball.

Two questions:

1) What Hall of Famer originally signed Hubbell, then dumped him due to overreliance on the screwball?

2) Which modern-day pitcher did Hubbell believe was most reminiscent of Hubbell's style and delivery?