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Gaylord Perry was notorious for using what controversial technique in his games?

  • Bat Corking

  • Doctoring Baseballs

  • Sign Stealing

  • Base Running Interference

Answer

Gaylord Perry was notorious for using a controversial technique known as doctoring baseballs in his games. This technique involves altering the physical characteristics of a baseball in order to make it more difficult for batters to hit. Perry is said to have used a variety of methods to doctor baseballs, including scuffing them with his fingernails, rubbing them with tobacco juice, and even applying sandpaper to them.
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