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Article: Power pitching advice from Randy Johnson; also, the Emmett Till case, `Taking Liberty' and `Escape from Botany Bay'.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
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- April 23, 2003
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Byline: Ellen Creager
When baseball great Ted Williams spilled his secrets in "The Science of Hitting" in 1971, millions of boys read and believed they could hit like Ted.
Now, an ace power pitcher shares his own success in "Randy Johnson's Power Pitching _ The Big Unit's Secrets to Domination, Intimidation and Winning" by Randy Johnson with Jim Rosenthal (Three Rivers, $14.95).
The book has enough RJ photos and kudos to paper a gallery at the Hall of Fame. But a big ego is an asset in baseball pitching, right? Plus, the book's tone is acceptably humble and helpful.
The five-time Cy Young award winner explains fundamentals, mechanics, ...