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Jim Thome's unique batting stance was inspired by which movie?

  • Field of Dreams

  • Bull Durham

  • The Natural

  • Major League

Answer

The Natural, a 1984 baseball film, served as the inspiration for Jim Thome's distinctive batting stance. The stance, characterized by a high leg kick and a long, fluid swing, was adopted by Thome after he saw the film's protagonist, Roy Hobbs, use a similar technique. Thome's adaptation of the stance proved highly effective, contributing to his success as a power hitter throughout his MLB career.
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