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[jamesdean]

Yes because that has been proven to be the more valuable way to do it.

Relative to what?

[BobPhelan]

Relative to what?

Relative to swinging to contact to try to hit .300.

[jamesdean]

Relative to swinging to contact to try to hit .300.

"For me, my view has always been be a good hitter first, and the power will come," Brewers outfielder and reigning NL MVP Christian Yelich said. "It's hard to hit for power and learn to become a good hitter. I think there is value to be able to [hit for average] and there are times when it's a necessity in a game. There are situations where a homer is not always what you need."