I was trying to waste the pitch. I wanted him to swing on a bad pitch. I didn't care if I walked him. I wouldn't even care if I hit him. I had two bases open. [...] I knew the two bases were open. I figured if maybe I could get him to swing again at a pitch around his head. (Roberto Clemente)

I was trying to waste the pitch. I wanted him to swing on a bad pitch. I didn't care if I walked him. I wouldn't even care if I hit him. I had two bases open. [...] I knew the two bases were open. I figured if maybe I could get him to swing again at a pitch around his head.

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