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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
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Mickey Mantle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
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