Don Mattingly's Hitting Is Simple: The ABC's of Batting .300

Don Mattingly was one of the greatest offensive ballplayers of his generation. In 1985 he was the American League MVP and Player of the Year--a nine-time gold glove winner, a batting champion, and six-time all-star. He remains today one of the most beloved Yankee first basemen of all-time. Now as the bench coach and former hitting instructor for the most successful sports franchise in history, he offers solid advice and instruction for young athletes around the world on how to hit a baseball. With instructional photos throughout, and careful step-by-step instruction, DON MATTINGLY'S HITTING IS THE ABC'S OF BATTING .300 covers all the *proper balance and stance*the mechanics of a sound swing*reading pitchers and pitches*how to hit to all fields*drills to improve your timing This all-ages guide to hitting a baseball by one of the Yankee greats is sure to become one of the most definitive books on hitting in years.