A designated hitter reduces the need for late-inning pinch hitters. His pitching featured the knuckleball, which frustrated major league hitters. Opponents batted .165 against him, and the first hitters he faced hit .129. Pitcher VORP is on the same scale as that of hitters. He was tied for seeing the highest percentage of fastballs of all MLB hitters (63.6%). The typical lineup has two outside hitters. Nomo's forkball became famous for being unpredictable for hitters and catchers alike. He is considered one of the best and most consistent hitters in baseball history. He remained one of the most patient hitters in the majors. He saw the highest percentage of curveballs of all MLB hitters (16.0%). Pujols had the lowest line drive percentage of all major league hitters (15.3%). He valued on-base percentage among hitters. Liston is ranked 2nd in the ESPN.com list of "The Hardest Hitters in Heavyweight History". Simmons was one of the best hitters in MLB history. There are no other power hitters in the top ten.