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ty_cobbIf you check GatorDave's link under Hits, you will
indeed see that Cobb went 6 for 6 on May 5, 1925.
While HRs are the talk of the day, not too many people
care about the old HR leaders like Cravath. In those days
hitting for average was the big deal. Cobb was obsessed
with keeping ahead of the likes of Shoeless Joe.
Cobb was a great batter, but was no home run hitter.
Hitters like Cobb, Rose, Ichiro, they did/do have great bat
control and at times can seemingly hit the ball where they
want. The story has credence, but it is mostly bravado on
Cobb's part to think he could be a HR hitter like Ruth.
Cobb was the greatest hitter for average, not power.