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Bat on ball.....three times! - 02-28-2011, 09:41 PM


I've seen a lot of "bat on ball" shots, and they are definitely hard. But I got that shot three times in the same game today. (Dare I try my luck in Vegas next?) Anyways, here are the trio, thoughts welcome.
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02-28-2011, 10:06 PM


Very good timing Erik! Where were you positioned for these shots?
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02-28-2011, 10:10 PM


1st base dugout for all three shots.

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02-28-2011, 10:37 PM


Nice timing on the shutter release, Erik. You have the touch.

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02-28-2011, 10:45 PM


Very nice! No logo?
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02-28-2011, 11:14 PM


Good job, Erik. That is hard to do and Lord only knows, I have tried to capture it many, many times. Maybe you should take a quick trip to Lost Wages and try your luck. :-)
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02-28-2011, 11:41 PM


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My most embarrassing day in my life happened at gym class during my senior year in high school. I’m not very athletic but I decided to take gym class because it was an easy class. Who cares if I’m picked last at every game as long as I got my "A" for participating.
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Very nice etn
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03-13-2011, 05:16 PM


Very nice shots! I find that if I concentrate on only the batters I can get BOB more often than you might think.

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03-16-2011, 02:51 PM


Nice! Now do it again. :) j/k of course

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