The Brewers are hoping that their middle three batters can produce 100 homers this year, a feat that hasn't been accomplished in the organization since Gorman Thomas, Ben Oglivie and Cecil Cooper combined for 105 in 1982. Even in bad years, they are capable of hitting 30 homers, which is what Burnitz did last season. I think these guys are great athletes and they will be competitive, not just with the other team, but with each other. If Jenkins hits a double, you might see Richie hit a double. If Richie hits a homer, Burnitz may homer.
Good hitters feed off each other like that.
Good hitters learn from each other, too, which is why Jenkins, Sexson and Burnitz watch each other's at-bats closely. All of the good, basic things apply to everybody. I can learn things from watching those guys. Jenkins has more of an uppercut stroke than I do. He hits the ball deeper than I do.