1.   Among those trumpeting the talent of the two rookies is the best hitter in baseball, Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn.

2.   Among other things, baseball unveiled the Hank Aaron Award, to be given annually to the player deemed to be the best hitter in each league.

3.   And Nomar Garciaparra, Ted Williams said he could be the best hitter of all time.

4.   Argue all day about the best hitter in baseball.

5.   As unthinkable as a pitcher coming from Austria and striking out the best hitters in the major leagues.

6.   Barry is just their best hitter.

7.   Best hitter.

8.   Best hitter against lefthanded pitchers the last five years?

9.   But the Angels continue to show that for now, anyway, they can get along fine without their best hitter.

10.   Even the best hitter can only cover about three-fourths of the plate.