Quote Originally Posted by BrunswickDawg View Post
Loved Sheff. His swing and approach always reminded me of my very first favorite Atlanta Brave - Gary Matthews. Sarge had quick hands like Sheff and could yank those inside pitches. His swing wasn't as violent as Sheff's. But, they both had bat "waggles" before getting set.
Boy you're taking me back in my memories now. The Sarge was very similar to Matthews but as you said not near as violent. You had to know a lot of pitchers were intimidated by Sheffield, dude was menacing at the plate with that bat waggle. It's so amazing to me that, Sheffield with all that violence in his swing didn't K hardly at all. Just an amazing hitter. Matthews was such a great teammate and player. Everyone loved the guy!