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Botts adjusts batting style, finds success.

Publication: Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, OK)

Publication Date: 10-JUN-07
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COPYRIGHT 2007 The Daily Oklahoman

Byline: Bob Hersom

Jun. 10--It isn't quite "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" territory, but a new leg kick might skyrocket Jason Botts back to the major leagues for good.

Botts, the RedHawks' top power hitter the past two years, decided he needed to make some changes in his batting style after not making the Texas Rangers' opening-day roster.

"I wanted to change the timing and rhythm of how I hit," Botts said.

So, the switch-hitting left fielder went from swinging flat-footed to lifting his front leg before taking his hacks. Instant success? Not at...

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