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.
What is the birth name of Mickey Mantle?
Mickey Mantle's birth name is Mantle, Mickey Charles.
Did Mickey Mantle have any children?
Mickey Mantle had four sons. Mickey Mantle Jr Born 1953, David Mantle born 1955, Billy Mantle born 1957, and Daniel Mantle born 1960. Billy Mantle (age 36) passed away in 1994, and Mickey Mantle Jr.(age 47) passed away in 2000. Mickey Mantle also has four grandchildren.
What was Mickey Mantle's addiction?
Mickey Mantle suffered from alcoholism.
What do you get if you cross Mickey Mouse with mickey mantle?
a mouse mantle
Who was born on Tuesday in October 1931?
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Which way did Mickey Mantle hit?
Mickey Mantle was a switch hitter.
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What was Mickey Mantle's real name?
Mickey Charles Mantle was named by his Father "Mutt" Mantle after Hall of Fame catcher Mickey Cochrane
When was Mickey Mantle born?
Mickey Mantle was born on October 20, 1931.
When was Mickey Mantle elected?
Mickey Mantle was Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974
What is Mickey Mantle's birthday?
Mickey Mantle was born on October 20, 1931.
How many games did Mickey Mantle play?
Mickey MantleMickey Mantle played in 2,401 regular season games. See related links for more stats on Mickey Mantle.
How many World Series did Mickey Mantle play in?
Mickey Mantle plyed in 12 World Series. see Related Links for more stats on Mickey Mantle.
Was Mickey Mouse named after mickey mantle?
No. Mickey Mouse first debuted in "Plane Crazy" which was aired in 1929. Mickey Mantle was born in 1931.
Did Mickey Mantle have a child?
Yes. Mickey Mantle and his wife Merlyn had four sons.
Did Mickey Mantle do drugs?
No, he did not. Mickey Mantle drank alcohol, but he didn't use drugs.
What nicknames did Mickey Mantle go by?
Mickey Mantle went by The Mick, and The Commerce Comet.
Where was the first and only Mickey Mantle Holiday Inn located?
Mickey Mantle and his investment adviser set up the first and only Mickey Mantle Holiday Inn in Joplin, Missouri.
When did Mickey Mantle die?
Mickey Mantle died on August 13, 1995 at the age of 63.
Mickey mantle where was he born?
Mickey Mantle was born in Commerce Oklahoma on October 20 1931
Did Mickey Mantle pass away?
Mickey Mantle passed away on August 13, 1995.
Who was Mickey Mantle's wife?
Mickey Mantle was married to Merlyn Louise Johnson.
How old was Mickey Mantle's dad when he died?
Mickey Mantle's dad died at age 39.
How did Mickey Mantle meet his wife?
Mickey Mantle's wife was from his hometown. They supposedly only married because his dad wanted Mickey to marry her.
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