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Ted Williams

Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer.

Ted Williams

Sports

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In baseball, getting a hit in just 30% of your attempts is enough to be seen as highly skilled, unlike many other activities where success rates are expected to be much higher. This highlights how difficult it is to consistently perform well in the sport, making even a relatively low success rate impressive.

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