First Degree<\/strong>: Phenomenal Dimension\u2014The manifestation of what appears to be a natural propensity of a physical entity to perform to his\/her highest degree of physical competency without the use of supplemental mental facilitation is indicative of a most primitive, single dimensional, fastball-hitting mentality. \u201cPower versus Power\u201d exhibits in a batter a need to gain a forward momentum in order to counteract the otherwise debilitating effect of a pitcher\u2019s blazing fastball. Adapting to \u201coff-speed\u201d pitches entails a dimension of thought that includes a\u00a0scientific component. A batter, incapable of adapting to any such circumstance, becomes\u00a0easy prey to the pitcher who can throw a curveball for a strike. Second Degree<\/strong>: Scientific Dimension\u2014Coalescence of Science with the Art of hitting a baseball begins a confluent Scientific-Artistry that supersedes the antiquated adherence to the superimposed brilliance of the \u201cnatural-athlete\u201d. The development and refinement of batting skills began to take shape as individuals became determined to perform at higher and higher standards. When mere strength and \u201cnatural-ability\u201d reached the limits of peak performance, conscientious hitters found that \u201ctechnique\u201d extended their effectiveness and longevity. Certain natural principles began to be applied to the peculiar aspects of the hitting game of \u201cBaseball.\u201d<\/p>\n The power of the swing was not maximized by strength alone, but was more reliant on the\u00a0principles of \u201cmechanics.\u201d Strength was important and vital, but without proper mechanics,\u00a0the integrity to optimal performance was undermined. Imagine the faces of disbelief and\u00a0awe when \u201ctiny,\u201d or scrawny-looking players with the correct mechanics out-hit, and outslugged\u00a0bigger and stronger players whose mechanics were suspect. Third Degree<\/strong>: Penultimate Dimension\u2014Highest Human demonstration of the scientifically-artistic display of bats-man-ship does not quite reach the level of perfection for which all batters\u00a0(consciously and unconsciously) strive in vain. The last man to hit .400 was almost considered\u00a0a god for what was considered a batting average as close as one can get to perfection, with an\u00a0efficiency rating that barely exceeded 40%. By attaining a \u201chit\u201d in only 4 of 10 at-bats, Fourth Degree<\/strong>: Ultimate Dimension\u2014A Spiritual dimension is the fundamental basis from which to build any endearing structure that will ultimately glorify the source as well as the effect of meritorious and magnificent display. The bats-man of the ultimate degree would be capable of hitting the ball squarely every time he swung his bat. Perfect application of a perfect\u00a0principle probably sounds impossible, improbable, or a product of wildest IMAGINATION. But, \u201cSeek first the kingdom of Heaven (Vortex) and the righteousness therein, and all these things shall be added unto you.\u201d(Matt. 6:33) No mortal has yet demonstrated the competency that would exemplify ultimate bats-man-ship because mortal thought is incapable of comprehending and attracting the probable components necessary to manifest the ultimate bats-man.<\/p>\n End Part III<\/strong><\/p>\n Coming Soon<\/strong>: Part IV (Final)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mastery of Bats-man-ship Four Degrees (Dimensions) of Competence: Fourth Degree\u2014Ultimate Dimension Third Degree\u2014Penultimate Dimension Second Degree\u2014Scientific Dimension First Degree\u2014\u201cPhenomenal\u201d Dimension Definition and Examples of Four Dimensions of Bats-man-ship: First Degree: Phenomenal Dimension\u2014The manifestation of what appears to be a natural propensity of a physical entity to perform to his\/her highest degree of physical competency without … Continue reading The Good Hitter, and The Great Hitter – Part III<\/span> ![\"michael-jordan](\"http:\/\/www.johnpaciorek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/michael-jordan-3.jpg\")
<\/a> Thus, the sudden, or gradual,\u00a0decline in promise of the physical \u201cphenom\u201d. \u201cMatter and its effects are states of mortal mind\u00a0which act, react, and then come to a stop.\u201d\u2014Mary B. Eddy (S & H) Many there be that are\u00a0called, but only a few are chosen from the ranks of the purely \u201cPhenomenal\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a>Finesse had become, and\u00a0still is, the main ingredient to precise hitting. \u201cSome thoughts are better than others. A belief\u00a0in Truth is better than <\/strong>a belief in error, but no mortal testimony is founded on the divine\u00a0rock.\u201d (Mary Baker Eddy\u2014S&H . . .)<\/p>\n<\/a>Ted\u00a0Williams was unsuccessful more often than he was successful, but still considered (by most)\u00a0the greatest hitter in Baseball history. His attempts at combining scientific understanding to\u00a0his prominent physical endowment and artistry were seminal to a new wave of expanding\u00a0thought, but were in no way conclusive to those who were to behold the first rays of his\u00a0enlightened approach to hitting a baseball. And because his scientific inquiry did not have\u00a0the benefit of modern technological scrutiny (video, slow-motion replay), as well as not\u00a0taking into account every single aspect of the \u201cbatting-pitching\u201d condition, he and others\u00a0gleaned little from his merely intuitive but speculative hypotheses. Technical flaws (although\u00a0understandable now) prevented his progressive steps to the \u201cgate\u201d and possible entry into the\u00a0realm of the \u201cUltimate\u201d dimension. \u201cAmong them that are born of woman, none was greater\u00a0than (Ted Williams) John the Baptist: not withstanding he that is least in the kingdom of\u00a0heaven is greater than he.\u201d (Matt. 11:11)<\/p>\n