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He needs the eye imo then to stick like Dunn/Thome else I can't see a Kingman sticking in today's game
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Partly true, his swing is actually very comparable to Jose Bautista. His load is done well to generate power. He has a Nike check swing that all good hitters have. He has a little wide of a base for being only 6'0 but it doesnt affect him. Now, he could have some problem with breaking balls because when he commits, he commits. He does not rotate the knee. He just bends it which will be harder to hit breaking balls. The other problem is his front foot landing. You saw how he went down on a knee in one of his bats. He does this quite frequently. He doesnt point his foot forward. He keeps it closed which looks like he rolls his ankle. It could lead to an injury one day.
But, I would like to hear what he says because you have to know Baez swing. Dabynsky is correct that his bat speed makes up for some funkiness, but his load, swing path, and rotation are pretty awesome. Remember, Baez is only 6'0 and 195 pounds and has outrageous power. He has to generate it someway. He doesnt have the leverage a Kris Bryant does or the brute strength a Stanton has.
He has hit many homeruns like that in the minors. I will take a 414 foot opposite field homer on a supposed bad swing.
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Yes but when that bat is playing is up the middle competently that is special even if it is Rob Deer/Dave Kingman.
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A .250 AVG and 30 to 40 bombs a year will play any day in this league. He does walk.
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His swing has been compaired to Frank Thomas. Rear leg and all. I just say bare with it for the next year. He is more likely going to put up Olt's production right now. Destroying the mistake while striking out 50%.
To expect a easy transition is unrealistic expectations.
To expect a easy transition is unrealistic expectations.
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Actually is is disrespect to major league pitching thinking a rook could come up and wreck shop. Puig and Cespedes have played in the world stage with guys like Tanaka. We can see a easier transition with them. But a kid via the system is going to take time.
I believe Soler will adjust fast. More polished. Bryant has adjusted fast each promotion. Again more polish but his SO rate is a concern.
I believe Soler will adjust fast. More polished. Bryant has adjusted fast each promotion. Again more polish but his SO rate is a concern.
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If he gets there
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If it is like Frank before his butt got big than he has no problem. Something doesn't jive
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Don't read so much into power at Coors
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I've thought his swing looked like Thomas'. Very textbook power hitter. But if you watch the side profiles watch the rear leg at the end of the swing.
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I thought about looking more closely at his HR swing and breaking it down mechanically, but it appeared that he made some adjustments on the pitch because it he was a bit late. I wouldn't worry about looking at mechanics too much until he's been up a few games and is comfortable at the MLB level. I saw some very nice swings at the MiLB level.
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I just watched the homer...not Frank. Pre Swing Sheff for sure
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The swing isn't similar to Thomas. Thomas released the TH from the bat every swing. That was a Hriniak standard. Baez' hands finish changes depending upon location and often times both hands remain on the bat and finish at the left shoulder.
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Had nothing to do with Coors. That ball was smoked on a line and even though I know you will discredit Coors anyway. I have seen him hit that far opposite field multiple times. He has 40 plus home run power.
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Look at Jose Bautista then look at Baez. Thats the most similarity I see in the majors.
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The bat waggle is Sheff.
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Shef seemed to lunge forward more. Baez leans back like Thomas did. Just swing mechanics.
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Its why he is up here. They need to see his flaws to make adjustments. It will be minor stuff, but minor stuff turns a player from nothing into something.
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Again Shef had his momentum going forward. Baez leans back into the swing.
