Carroll Hardy
| Birthdate | 05/18/1933 |
| Death Date | 8/9/2020 |
| Debut Year | 1958 |
| Year of Induction | |
| Teams | Astros, Indians, Red Sox, Twins |
| Position | Center Field |
Meet the only man to pinch hit for Ted Williams. On Carroll Hardy’s 25th birthday he pinch hit for Maris and smashed an HR; he also pinch hit for Yaz.
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Carroll Hardy enjoyed telling the story of pinch hitting for Ted Williams
Carroll Hardy enjoyed telling the story of pinch hitting for Ted Williams
The content has to be seen to be believed. Ted Williams had almost 10,000 plate appearances but only once did he get pinch hit for.
In August , 1960 Williams began an at bat by fouling the ball off of his instep. The pain was so intense that Williams immediately knew he could not finish his turn at the plate.
That’s where Carroll Hardy comes in. Take a moment to read Hardy’s detailed account of what happened next.
Hardy had some amazing moments in professional sports
Hardy had some amazing moments in professional sports
Many attribute Ted Williams' batting success to his eyesight
Many attribute Ted Williams' batting success to his eyesight
It makes sense that Hardy is the only man to ever pinch hit for Ted Williams. If not for injury, why else would a manager elect to take William’s bat out of the lineup?
Owner of the All Time career mark for on-base percentage with a .482 mark, Williams six-time batting champ with 521 home runs.
Stories and myths about Williams keen eyesight abound. This vintage correspondence from Williams playing career lends insight.
The Splendid Splinter has much to say when asked by the MLBPA for suggestions.
He writesin part, “Improve Baltimore, Chicago, and K.C. backgrounds, check intensity of lights in older parks”.
