Hitting the Aaron Way

The most effective techniques in hitting a baseball are described by Hank Aaron who is expected to surpass Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974.

The Art of Hitting
By Roger Vaughan, Tony Gwynn
The author, eight time National League batting champion, looks at the mechanics of hitting, including grip, stance, balance, footwork, release point, swing, and follow-through
Charley Lau's Laws on Hitting
By Jeffrey Flanagan, Charley Lau
You start later and hit the brakes later. Back-foot hitters, on the other hand, never get proper rotation, as we have discussed before. They basically start off with the brakes already on. Try that while driving your car sometime and ...
Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron: The Home Run Kings
By James Haskins
A dual biography of Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron, from childhood to championship. Includes comparative statistics, batting averages, and famous games.
Home Run!
By George Sullivan
Discusses in detail the dramatic baseball play, the homerun, and the feats of Ruth, Aaron, and other superior long-ball hitters.
Catching and Power Hitting
By Johnny Bench
Catching and Power Hitting