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thomas m asked in SportsBaseball · 1 decade ago

Who has the best swing in baseball?

Although I am a righty myself I am a subscriber to the view that left handers generally have prettier swings. The best swings I have ever seen are Ken Griffey Jr. and Josh Hamilton. The best swing ever would probably be Mickey Mantle (Hamilton's swing is said to look a lot like Mantle's). What do you think?

Update:

I think Ted Williams is one of the top ones but I think it was a little flat and I didn't love the follow through. That being said, its all subjective and it's still definately one of the best.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Best swing all-time? Will Clark. You didn't ask what was accomplished with the swings. Right now, Manny Ramirez because the opposing team cringes every time he swings.

  • 1 decade ago

    Ted Williams

  • 1 decade ago

    Josh Hamilton or the Youk (Kevin Youkilis). They both swing down and put a lot of backspin on the ball which causes it to fly a lot farther.

    Source(s): TV, I play baseball
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Keith Hernandez or Daryl Strawberry.

    No joke. I know they are/were lefties, but, man, did they have sweet swings! Wow.

    Nowadays I think you would have to look at Mauer or maybe Ichiro.

    (Please keep in mind that I grew up in an era of George Brett and Rod Carew--both with sweet swings. And the likes of George Foster--a great swing with a ton of power!)

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  • 1 decade ago

    Chase Utley. His swing is short and compact, but still powerful. He has good bat speed, quick wrists, and strong hands. His entire body works in one motion when he swings and he doesn't try to muscle the ball out of the park, but still has a lot of power.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Albert Pujols

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Kevin Youklis

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    1 decade ago

    manny all the way. I also like the tejada pulled hr swing for its ego crushing abilities. my favorite leftie is bonds, roids or not a bonds swing is just so pretty.

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