Phillip Gary SmithYou can't hit it out of the park if you're not at the plate
About This Quote
The saying, “You can’t hit it out of the park if you’re not at the plate,” originated in baseball. When a batter doesn’t make contact with the ball, he is said to be “at the plate.” This saying refers to the fact that a batter has to make contact with the ball before he can run or hit.
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