He had a powerful upper body that suggested home run power .
His slashing compact swing was better suited to blistering line drives that produced plenty of runs -- and one National League batting title -- during his 15 - year major league career .
He had a powerful upper body that suggested home run power , but his slashing compact swing was better suited to blistering line drives that produced plenty of runs -- and one National League batting title -- during his 15 - year major league career .