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 ...

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 ...