1.   How a leadoff hitter like Heinrichs became a pocket Hercules at the plate is not something even he can explain.

2.   However, in two major-league starts, he has left too many pitches over the middle of the plate and allowed hitters to become comfortable.

3.   Rothschild said hitters have become so unconcerned about being pitched inside that some actually have their hands in the strike zone as they await the pitch.

4.   Since hitters become more aggressive with men on base, Wilson explained, Halama counters by taking something off his pitches.

5.   Also, pitchers of the time regularly worked complete games, and hitters became familiar with those they saw often.