Ted Williams

3. Known as “The Splendid Splinter,” this legendary hitter is the focus of the book.
6. The batting statistic measuring how often a player gets a hit.
7. The outfield position Ted Williams played.
9. The second military conflict during which Williams served.
11. The year Ted Williams was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
14. The Hall of Fame location where Williams was inducted.
17. The season in which Ted Williams batted .406.
18. The mental trait that helped Williams succeed through slumps.
20. Ted Williams’s famous nickname reflecting his slim build and power.

1. The careful and systematic approach Williams took to studying pitchers.
2. The rare achievement of hitting safely in many consecutive games.
4. The total number of home runs Ted Williams hit in his career.
5. The war that interrupted Williams’s career when he served as a fighter pilot
8. The Boston baseball team Ted Williams played for his entire career.
10. The statistic that measures how often a player reaches base safely.
12. The part of the bat Williams emphasized making contact with the ball.
13. The role Williams took on after retirement to share his knowledge.
15. The lasting impact Ted Williams left on baseball history.
16. The baseball skill Ted Williams believed could be scientifically studied.
19. The major award Williams won twice as the American League’s best player.