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For various reasons, batters hit better when they are on the side of the plate opposite from the side the pitcher is throwing from. A batter who can hit equally well from both sides of the plate thus eliminates any advantage a pitcher throwing from the same side would have. Thus, Mantle was raised to be a switch hitter by his family.
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What is the most famous thing about Mickey Mantle?
Probably his power. He is the all time leader for home runs by a switchhitter.
Did Mickey Mantle do drugs?
No, he did not. Mickey Mantle drank alcohol, but he didn't use drugs.
Is mickey mantle his real name?
Mickey Charles Mantle was named by his Father "Mutt" Mantle after Hall of Fame catcher Mickey Cochrane
When was Mickey Mantle elected?
Mickey Mantle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
How many lifetime at bats did Mickey Mantle have?
Mickey Mantle had 8,102 career at-bats.
What is the most famous thing about Mickey Mantle?
Probably his power. He is the all time leader for home runs by a switchhitter.
What do you get if you cross Mickey Mouse with mickey mantle?
a mouse mantle
Did Mickey Mantle do drugs?
No, he did not. Mickey Mantle drank alcohol, but he didn't use drugs.
Who was born on Tuesday in October 1931?
Mickey Mantle Mickey Mantle
Which way did Mickey Mantle hit?
Mickey Mantle was a switch hitter.
Is mickey mantle his real name?
Mickey Charles Mantle was named by his Father "Mutt" Mantle after Hall of Fame catcher Mickey Cochrane
When was Mickey Mantle elected?
Mickey Mantle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
When was Mickey Mantle born?
Mickey Mantle was born on October 20, 1931.
What is Mickey Mantle's birthday?
Mickey Mantle was born on October 20, 1931.
Who was Mickey Mantle's wife?
Mickey Mantle was married to Merlyn Louise Johnson.
What is the birth name of Mickey Melillo?
Mickey Mantle's birth name is Mantle, Mickey Charles.
How many lifetime at bats did Mickey Mantle have?
Mickey Mantle had 8,102 career at-bats.
