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Article by: PHIL MILLER , Star Tribune
Last update: March 18, 2013 - 12:35 AM

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“If you’re smaller, you have a smaller strike zone at the plate,” Pelfrey said. “Mine is too big.”

Well, with one exception. He owns an .098 career batting average, and being tall has definitely not helped.

“If you’re smaller, you have a smaller strike zone at the plate,” Pelfrey said. “Mine is too big.”

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