114 HITTING
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There are two types of hitters, contact and power. Contact hitters try to obtain a high on base percentage and batting average. Power hitters have the ability to hit the long ball. This affords them a better chance to drive in base runners than contact hitters. Confidence is difficult to maintain for young hitters as they have difficulty dealing with the negatives of hitting.

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