Mickey Mantle: Greatest Switcher of All Time Profile Page
The page from the 1965 Big Time Baseball publication highlights Mickey Mantle as the greatest switch-hitter of all time, a formidable presence in baseball since Babe Ruth. Renowned for his power and consistency, Mantle's slugging feats are legendary. He nearly blasted a fair ball out of Yankee Stadium twice, a feat attempted by legends like Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Jimmy Foxx, and Ted Williams, but unmatched by anyone else. In mid-1964, Mantle hit a game-winning shot batting left-handed that hit Yankee Stadium's roof in right field, showcasing his skill. Mantle's record of hitting home runs from both sides in the same game a remarkable nine times stands as a testament to his switch-hitting prowess. He set records in the World Series, notably hitting two home runs in 1964. Mantle led the league in home runs four times and recorded 54 home runs in 1961, a peak only surpassed by Roger Maris. He won the MVP award three times, joining the ranks of DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, and Stan Musial.