Rogers Hornsby had 301 homers, 2,930 hits, a slugging percentage of .577 and a batting average of .358. The Rajah spoke loudly and carried a big stick. His .424 batting average in 1924 is the best ...

Hornsby's batting stance was unusual. Feet close together, he stood deep in the batter's box and far from the plate, making him appear vulnerable to pitches on the outside corner. But he had a way ...

400 hitter. It was the highest single season batting average since Rogers Hornsby’s record of .424 in 1924. The tall, thin Williams was not only a physical splendor, but a student of the game as ...

Reeling off more of the baseball star's achievements, he continued: 'Rogers Hornsby, he won the NL batting title seven times. He's regarded as one of the top hitters ever. 'Rogers Hornsby's ...