Charley Lau

Baseball Player

Charley Lau was an American professional baseball catcher and a highly influential hitting coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for parts of eleven seasons with several teams, including the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles. After his playing career, Lau gained widespread recognition for his revolutionary theories on hitting, which emphasized rhythm, balance, and a strong weight shift. His book, 'The Art of Hitting .300,' became a foundational text for countless players and coaches, cementing his legacy as one of baseball's greatest hitting gurus.

Mar 12, 1933 - Mar 18, 1984 American 8 Quotes

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