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ProfessorGAC

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10. Going From 1st To Third

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #9)

Wed Dec 11, 2024, 04:14 PM

Wednesday

When Ichiro first came from Japan, he led the league in outfield assists his 1st two years.
Then came year 3, and he fell way down the list. Why? Because people quit testing his arm! They knew it was stupid to challenge him.

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