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Joe DiMaggio

The phrase 'off with the crack of the bat', while romantic, is really meaningless, since the outfielder should be in motion long before he hears the sound of the ball meeting the bat.

Joe DiMaggio

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Joe DiMaggio is saying that the idea of starting to run only when you hear the ball hit the bat is unrealistic and not practical in baseball. Outfielders need to anticipate the hit and begin moving before any sound is made to have a chance at catching the ball.

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