Liked this quote or part of the story "gained an appreciation for putting the ball in play and making so-called productive outs". I've always thought making contact was a good thing for hitters. Sure your big sluggers generally are going to strikeout alot. But, you need also need the other so called contact hittters to round out your lineup to be successful. Then this will bring up the issue of OPS which could be the most important. It's a nice cycle of discussion that could go on and on....