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Ventura's impressive career stats include 294 home runs, with 18 of those being grand slams—tying him with Hall of Famer Willie McCovey. When asked about the mindset that facilitated his grand slam success, Ventura attributes much of it to hitting around great players. He emphasizes patience at the plate and a focus on making contact rather than swinging for the fences. This emphasis on process over raw power underpins much of Ventura's career philosophy.