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During one in-game conversation Blowers commented regarding Gamel's approach to hitting that the kid said , "he's just trying to hit the fastball." I believe this is what makes him so successful hitting is that he thinks fastball first and adjusts accordingly, ala Ted Williams. The Splendid Splinter always looked fastball first and was pretty successful adjusting. Regarding Heredia, his put outs from ALL outfield positions must be growing in reputation around MLB. Saturday it took a replay review to overturn the safe call on Pujols at second base. And Albert rarely attempts to stretch anything, and for good reason.