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The Perfect Baseball Swing. 

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Instead of adopting a hitting philosophy like its gospel or assuming that an approach is wrong, we simply need to continue asking questions.
Never afraid of being wrong or sounding stupid.
The goal here is to encourage critical thinking.
"When everyone is thinking alike, no one is thinking at all.”
What’s my point?
Just because everyone is hitting a certain way, doesn’t mean you should too. It’s important to keep an open mind, but not so open your brain falls out. In other words - do your own research and question everything.
Thoughts on Launch Angle & In Search Of The Perfect Swing.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - Griffey's Feel vs Real
1:20 - Contradicting hitting advice
2:45 - Hitting concepts
3:45 - The evolution of hitting
4:55 - Issues with the culture of launch angle
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@rzrramon8310
@rzrramon8310 14 дней назад
2:54 Smoke shop manager jeans and tips
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 14 дней назад
Holy Crap that's hilarious!
@DeaconLucas1
@DeaconLucas1 4 месяца назад
Thank god there’s someone out there thinking. Amazing video
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 3 месяца назад
Thanks bud.
@keithsowder4308
@keithsowder4308 15 дней назад
Great video ! Too many coaches forget that unless a youngsters fundamental swing is just totally screwed up, it doesn't matter what you tell them to do if it's uncomfortable...feeling comfortable in the box is huge ! And I think you made a great point with "Semantics"...to me, "getting on top of the ball" didn't mean swinging at the top half...my goal was always to hit the ball hard consistently and you accomplish that by A) Making sure each AB you get at least one pitch in a zone where you consistently crush the ball B) Getting barrel to ball as quickly as possible and keeping the ball "Barrelled up" thru your entire swing. Again, "getting on top of the ball doesn't mean you're "chopping down" on the ball. To me, and maybe this is just me, I always felt most comfortable "Throwing my hands" ( and the barrel ) at the pitch...and the quickest way to do that ( for me ) was throwing the bat from my back shoulder at maybe a 30 degree downward plane ( depending on pitch location ) and as my front foot hits and I "pop" my hips the swing would level out ( actually with a slight upswing ) naturally ! That's what felt most comfortable to me. BUT...I was weird. I switch hit and unlike most switch hitters I had totally different stances, set - ups and timing mechanisms between Lefty and Righty. I was mostly a pull hitter, with a lot more power Lefty, I struck out more Lefty ( but my swing looked prettier doing it than Righty, LOL ) Righty, I was more of a line drive hitter with gap power that hit to all fields and didn't strike out much. I never tried to figure out why I was so different Righty vs Lefty...as I said, I just did what felt comfortable. I guess if I had to sum it up quickly...Righty, I looked like a Charley Lau disciple, Lefty, I looked like a Ted Williams "Science of Hitting" student. But again great video ! I could talk hitting for HOURS !
@ohmerbelma
@ohmerbelma 10 месяцев назад
This….this was unbelievable!! Honestly, this was probably the BEST video I’ve seen explaining the ART of swinging a baseball bat! Absolutely BRILLIANT. Well done Mark!!
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 10 месяцев назад
Thanks buddy!
@maverickcheston8874
@maverickcheston8874 13 дней назад
Robinson Cno, Nelson Cruz, and Alfonso Soriano had some of the best swings ever. The way Robinson Cano created his rhythm and whip on his swing was so smooth and effortless and absolute perfection! Then the way Nelson Cruz maintained bat path on his swing made him a great hitter. Then ole Alfonso Soriano who looked like he was swinging a log at the plate and was the best at creating lift on contact and using his legs to create that lift and launch. All different swings and great hitters!
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 13 дней назад
Cano had such a beautiful tempo. Agreed! Soriano swing with that log piece was a wonder. Loved watching him at the plate.
@good2epic
@good2epic 2 месяца назад
He's prickly but... @teacherman. There's one right way around feel versus real. Look at how the greats have swung and see the commonalities. Most of what most hitting coaches teach actively holds kids back from reaching their potential.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 2 месяца назад
Agreed.
@Polymath29
@Polymath29 Год назад
Mark, I don't usually comment on RU-vid videos. I usually observe what people are teaching and cringe. As someone who's been in the game in different ways for a number of years, you hit the nail on the head with this video. I've been saying privately for years a lot of what you have in this video. Good stuff, and you've got a follower here and on Twitter, now.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Год назад
Hey Anthony. That just made my day bud. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
@docbledsoe
@docbledsoe Месяц назад
For the swings to change in MLB, sabermetrics have to change. Moneyball wasn't the driver of mass adoption. Quants hired by hedge fund managers who have some controlling interest in the team drove this adoption. Quants that want to bring their brand of corporate control. So for these changes to happen, you'll have to see major macroeconomic changes creating new billionaires and then in turn creating new owners, and that all has to happen independently of how corporations measure and forecast productivity. This isn't happening in a 10-year-old’s lifetime let alone their baseball career. It is possible MLB could change the game by backing up fences 50-70 feet which would change the underlying sabermetrics. But again, money. Are those earlier mentioned billionaires giving up all that ticket space in their outfield? Good video. You aren't wrong, but you dont have enough money to be right.
@wheredastacksat4369
@wheredastacksat4369 Месяц назад
This is one of the best baseball videos on RU-vid ever! I 100 percent agree.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Appreciate that bro.
@scallywag4978
@scallywag4978 Месяц назад
Frank Thomas’ swing was a nightmare to look at. The worst way to swing… now tell him that. You’re right, you gotta feel it. My Dad played pro ball in the 50’s. He told me there is no right way to hit, but there’s certainly a wrong way. It took awhile for that to sink in.
@justaguy105
@justaguy105 3 дня назад
No clue what you're talking about. The Big Hurt had one of the greatest swings out there. Hit line drives on a consistent basis and sprayed the ball all over the field. Straight 💰
@Smile4MyAC130
@Smile4MyAC130 Месяц назад
Griffey Jr swing was the sweetest best swing ever in the MLB.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
So true.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
So true!
@mainetain15
@mainetain15 Месяц назад
Ever? Nah best swing EVER EVER!
@MarvinMonroe
@MarvinMonroe Месяц назад
Will Clark is a close 2nd then
@harveyblevins74
@harveyblevins74 Месяц назад
Yep and nobody else is even close to the Kid
@joshuapatrick682
@joshuapatrick682 11 месяцев назад
hitting is an art, it's different for everybody because everyone is built different. you have to find the approsch that works best for you based on your attributes while practicing good fundamentals.
@kylerey09
@kylerey09 День назад
This coulda been a 5sec short form video. Video of Griffey hitting a homerun 😂😂 Still really enjoyed the video. I enjoy the in depth breakdowns!
@ultradevo
@ultradevo Месяц назад
Excellent video. I think many people who teach their methods or are vocal spokespeople for their preferred school of thought forget (or leave out) that hitting is an art. There are wrong ways to hit, but there isn't one correct way to hit and I think that's one of the beauties of the sport.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Believe it.
@webgem14
@webgem14 Год назад
I agree with your conclusion that it’s important for hitters to be able to handle pitches at different heights. Having said that, there are a number of coaches on YT that stress matching the plane of the pitch. That plane does vary but it is always slightly up. The most notable are Matt Antonelli, Baseball Doctor, and Ultimate Baseball training. They even have some great drills for working on swing plane that are worth checking out. Also, as noted above, it’s funny to me that Griffey was so emphatic about getting on top of the ball when he is clearly swinging up.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Год назад
All the instructors you mentioned are great and provide a lot of value. This is why I talk about feel VS real. Especially w/ Griffey, what it may look like is a slight up tick in the swing after contact, the feeling he's trying to execute is a "pull down" of the knob when the hips clear. If you need any evidence that this is true, just look at the hitting aid he was the spokesperson for. Lemme be clear, I'm not saying the plane of the swing is down. I'm saying the feeling of how to get on the plane of the pitch varies from hitter to hitter. Thanks for taking the time to watch bud.
@chrislewis5069
@chrislewis5069 Год назад
That’s great insight and I believe it’s so true. There’s no one way to hit and no one aspect that every hitter does the same. Different loads, different let kicks or no let kick, different timing mechanisms. There are what I call and you kind of covered secondary tools that help you be a better hitter, keeping hips closer longer on outside pitches, getting to front foot on high pitches, keeping you barrel exposed for a long time through the zone. I feel Edgar Martinez was revolutionary in his approach to hitting if you watch him. Can hit an inside pitch the other way and never had his front side glare open if you watch him. Hitting against front foot and never fully opening hips to keep hands back and let them work
@backwardks
@backwardks 2 года назад
Great video! Really drives in a great message of how much our game has changed, and that adjustability is key in both hitting and pitching aspects
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 2 года назад
Thanks bud. 👊🏾
@DanielBernal-uq1yz
@DanielBernal-uq1yz 2 месяца назад
Well said. Thank you for posting a thoughtful rumination on hitting. I’m taking away find my own swing that works using batting principles and a swing that works for ME. How refreshing.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 2 месяца назад
Thanks Daniel. Appreciate you taking the time to have a watch.
@kyolusrex8711
@kyolusrex8711 Месяц назад
This video is honestly great
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Ayyye. Thanks man.
@overlord2.010
@overlord2.010 6 месяцев назад
This is a video I happen to rarely see, and I really agree. I had little understanding to how adjustments and screw with a hitters groove. I admit to the fact that I was taught was steps that essentially was one side, instead of looking into the big picture. There were adjustments that did not make any sense since my body, strength, reaction time, and body coordination work to making contact. There are coaches out there who mostly give us feedback and show us the feel part and expect the batters to adjust to that feel, instead of looking into the real part of how the batter swings. It didn't come to mind how swinging can become an art, I suspected it as a science/physical/mental kind of thing. Giving those steps are lethal because those steps given can contradict within the performance to results. This video is a great tip to those wanting to coach, players who want to adjust, and to give an understanding. I'll keep an open mind as the hitters developing have their preferences, abilities, and grooves that can contradict of what I say (I'm no coach, but plan on being a hitting coach to better give the tools necessary for success)
@joem8496
@joem8496 Месяц назад
This is a good point. Everything is relative, when it comes to feel.
@robertgunnarsson8931
@robertgunnarsson8931 Месяц назад
This is the SECRET of hitting! I teach this and the only people who understand me are the great ones… I was blessed to play with many of GREAT hitting players… I kept accurate notes.
@LOrdlightskin8
@LOrdlightskin8 Месяц назад
Glad I stumbled upon this video, great breakdown and love for the game
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Aye! Thanks buddy!
@squeakybaseball3861
@squeakybaseball3861 2 года назад
This is a greatly constructed video. Nice work
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 2 года назад
Thank you! Cheers!
@rconley40
@rconley40 10 месяцев назад
This is so true about the UP in the zone! My son's longest hits has been high fast ball. Difficult to hit high in the zone but that when you the perfect mechanic (swing)
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 10 месяцев назад
It's easier when you sit on the pitch UP. Thanks for watching!
@jm1984mp
@jm1984mp Месяц назад
This is why I like looking at swings from the 50's and early 60's. They had a more expanded and higher strike zone to worry about so they had to have more adjustability. That era was also about the long ball but was more balanced that it is now with more concern with strikeouts and a emphasis on getting on base in front of the guys who can smash.
@josecabralperez2556
@josecabralperez2556 4 месяца назад
The best hitting video that I saw, and great explanations.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 3 месяца назад
Glad it was helpful!
@willmcdowell5814
@willmcdowell5814 5 месяцев назад
Great video I agree with this entirely!
@RichardWing4130
@RichardWing4130 Месяц назад
I've watched only this one video and you have earned my sub. Always be. A student of the game. I hope you can help educate me and my son in the future.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Receiving the sub with pure gratitude. Appreciate it.
@memog2021
@memog2021 2 месяца назад
My two cents. Definitely starting to see more high school pitchers throwing up in the zone. This was not the case even 3-4 years ago. They always threw down and away.....so it was natural progression in hitting. So hitting will continue to evolve.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Agreed.
@spencerrosenbohm271
@spencerrosenbohm271 Год назад
I also don’t comment much but man you nailed this. One of the best hitting videos I’ve seen. Thank you!
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Год назад
Oh man. Thanks Spencer! Means a lot.
@williamalexander1863
@williamalexander1863 Год назад
A huge part of hitting is being comfortable. I mimicked my swing after Will Clark at first and it evolved in to something unique to me. I wasn't a major leaguer but a was a well above average hitter in high school and college.
@matthewdriscoll8327
@matthewdriscoll8327 4 месяца назад
I did the same, except mine was after Joe Mauer. I see coaches telling pitchers to "not be a robot" (which is true!). Unfortunately, everyone is still looking for the one-size-fits all or cookie cutter approach to hitting
@Nevermore4u
@Nevermore4u 23 дня назад
Most honest video I've seen!
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 23 дня назад
Much appreciated my friend.
@dso1017
@dso1017 Месяц назад
Thank you for this video
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Thank you for watching!
@LDQBBQ
@LDQBBQ Месяц назад
I think a big reason why strikeouts and popups have dramatically increased is due to the drastically improved pitch quality. I'm not saying pitchers are better now, but what I am saying is that the individual quality of pitches in any given AB is greatly increased due to movement and velocity. The ball is simply harder to hit. And now with such emphasis being placed on OPS vs contact and batting average, it stands to reason that more swings are harder and are done with the intent of hitting the ball harder and farther. When we combine these things I think that's a big reason why the game looks so different now vs the way it did 40 or 50 years ago.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Pitchig quality has improved for sure, but for the same reasons why hitters have also. The game is constantly evolding but I think hitting philosphy is a much more contensious topic then pitching philosphy. IMO.
@homer1075
@homer1075 11 месяцев назад
GREAT video, well done sir.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 10 месяцев назад
Thank you bud.
@barrettlit4559
@barrettlit4559 2 года назад
This is a fantastic video very well made thank you so much
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 2 года назад
Appreciate that buddy.
@mikechan231
@mikechan231 Месяц назад
This is true for a lot of sports. Sometimes the people that explain it the worst were the best to do it. I’ve heard players describe mechanics that they don’t even do- but they think they do.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Exactly.
@artisano__
@artisano__ 9 месяцев назад
Many think the best all do the same thing but hitting is truly what works for you. Swing down? Ok. Get on plane? Ok.
@burnindownthehouse
@burnindownthehouse Месяц назад
When computers instead of umpires were used to call balls and strikes during a testing run in the minors recently, the pitchers were happy because the computer was finally calling the very high strike. These would be strikes at the very top of the zone that umps traditionally have not called strikes, even though they ARE in the strike zone. These strikes are the hardest pitches to hit. A power hitter has to work very hard to get a good launch angle on it. The hitters that would do best with this strike are the finesse hitters/ contact hitters. So if computers eventually do end up being the home plate ump, you'll probably see yet another change in batting swing trends.
@yoancito81
@yoancito81 Месяц назад
My kid don’t hit the on top , but he feels like he do it , and he is doing great. So I keep telling him stay on top of the ball 😅
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Feel VS Real.
@marcusvalle47
@marcusvalle47 4 месяца назад
Great video Very well articulated
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 3 месяца назад
Glad you enjoyed it
@redpillforreal3053
@redpillforreal3053 Месяц назад
Possibly my favorite video on internet
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Thanks for that my guy.
@user-fm1us5dc4i
@user-fm1us5dc4i 5 месяцев назад
semantics of words is 1000!!
@MattsBaseballWorld
@MattsBaseballWorld Год назад
Home in the hitting dept. High on common sense and supported by metrics. I hope the young ones pick up on this.
@jmikesta
@jmikesta Год назад
Very interesting point about the launch angle of swings. Never thought of it as creating a hole in my swing but rather improving my launch angle and how far I can drive the ball. But I agree that we are doing kids a disservice by not teaching them to have a balanced swing where you can hit the ball to all parts of the field rather than look to load up on the home run ball. Seems hitters today do not develop 2 strike approaches and swings as much as the old days. We need to bring these aspects of developing a balanced swing back.
@connorcicerone7793
@connorcicerone7793 Месяц назад
Great video, load timing is step 1 of figuring out the puzzle..
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Right on Connor.
@jsal67
@jsal67 2 года назад
One swing that is adjustable to all pitch locations is the key. The high hard fastball has always been the go to strikeout pitch for power pitchers as long as the game has been played. It's always gotten guys to swing under. It's so tempting and at high velocities impossible to lay off of.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 2 года назад
Agreed. Very hard to lay off, but I wouldnt say impossible. It really comes down to approach and pitch recognition. Thanks for watching.
@BGID7
@BGID7 5 дней назад
How does this channel only have 3k subs? Everything about this video was so good. From the background jazz music, to the commentary to the content itself...🤌🏻 so good
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 5 дней назад
Thank you so much for the kind words!
@Truckerdaddy
@Truckerdaddy 2 года назад
The high heat up and in is how Verlander and Cole both had over 300ks back in 2019. Analytics helped them to find a weakness in the launch angle philosophy
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 2 года назад
Agreed. Hitters have no choice but to adjust.
@AlwaysPutnWork
@AlwaysPutnWork 2 года назад
Nice vid! Love your training app
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 2 года назад
Thank you bro. Glad you’re getting something out of it.
@edwardshaw1743
@edwardshaw1743 2 года назад
Great video!!!!
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 2 года назад
Thanks!!
@user-gm5cg7cf3j
@user-gm5cg7cf3j 2 месяца назад
Great video.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 2 месяца назад
Appreciate it.
@therealmacho
@therealmacho 24 дня назад
basically begin your swing with a gather and doesnt matter what happens after that, if you contact the ball and use your hips to thrust the bat youll be a amazing hitter.
@DanielRodriguez-gl1pg
@DanielRodriguez-gl1pg 6 месяцев назад
Amazing video!
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 5 месяцев назад
Thanks bud.
@Cartersballinchannel
@Cartersballinchannel 15 дней назад
Great video
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 8 дней назад
Thanks man.
@Demon_of_Razgriz
@Demon_of_Razgriz Год назад
This was fun to watch. Contact hitting unfortunately is all but gone from the game at this point since launch angle has taken over. Pitchers have adjusted, high heat, pitches in on the hands, etc. Keeping batters from getting that extension they want to really launch the ball. I do think batters now need to take a look back and see what they can improve on by watching people like prime Ken Griffey Jr, Albert Pujols and especially someone like prime Edgar Martinez. They don't need to take everything from them, but looking at those and incorporating what they do can really help batters of today shore up weaknesses.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Год назад
Agreed
@tbg_dies_1st494
@tbg_dies_1st494 19 дней назад
I grew up a Ken Griffey Jr mark as a kid, had his shoes, had his jersey, had his cleats. I modeled my entire game after him. I didn’t have the power like him as a kid but I could hit for average and if you left one hanging because I copied his swing I could send a ball flying out of the park on occasion. The Kid.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 19 дней назад
You and I would have been best buds growing up.
@jw3638
@jw3638 Год назад
Loved watching Tony Gwynn hit.
@fernandosuarez5863
@fernandosuarez5863 11 месяцев назад
Good video, I don't necessarily see everything exactly in the same way as him, but I know he's got a really good point.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 10 месяцев назад
Appreciate you taking the time to watch.
@whipivy
@whipivy Год назад
Agree, what's the point of never practicing to hit across the entire strike zone. Williams said that he swings on good pitches that fall in his preferred zone. That works with a pitcher that puts a ball into that zone for one reason or another. Watched a clip of Shohei Ohtani hitting a pitched that ended at about his shoulder height, so I would say the survivors are already working on this to the point where they are comfortable hitting above the strike zone.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Год назад
great point!
@nategifford33
@nategifford33 3 месяца назад
On point
@hcrubjeff
@hcrubjeff 2 года назад
I totally agree encouraging players to be complete hitters and hitting all fields is the most important skill. With the shift, if you cannot hit around it you're not going to play much.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 2 года назад
Right on bud.
@shannonturnage4879
@shannonturnage4879 Месяц назад
U smart, I also c what u c. Thx student of th game! For what I didn't put together! Got my I and ear on u baseball mind.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Love it buddy. Thanks for giving it a watch.
@user-bj3cd2dx3c
@user-bj3cd2dx3c 3 месяца назад
Jr. had a beautiful swing.
@jacoblogsdon2850
@jacoblogsdon2850 Месяц назад
I hit quite a few humeruns per AB. But I struck out a lot. And I struggled with high heat. Especially high and inside. I'd be willing to bet that you know exactly what my swing mechanics look like based on that info.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Yup.
@walterbison
@walterbison Месяц назад
Who to take hitting advice from: Griffey or Josh Donaldson.... Gosh, I just can't decide!
@patricknoonan3610
@patricknoonan3610 Год назад
Your video has great talking points that, cover hitting tips. They don't say wrong or right they, just bring up needed questions about, hitting tips.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Год назад
🙏🏾
@patricknoonan3610
@patricknoonan3610 Год назад
@@appliedvisionbaseball He could hit for power, contact, on base percentage, solid BA, BB. Yes, isn't that what all baseball players do any way? Yes, but few have been on his level of it.
@uiimairgrandchildrenofivar5894
@uiimairgrandchildrenofivar5894 5 дней назад
Will Clark always had the smoothest swing to me. Similar swing and launch angle as Griffey Jr.
@DR-br5gb
@DR-br5gb Месяц назад
I can't tell you why but Griffey's swing is something that can only be had from the left side of the plate.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
I know right? It's probably because a lefty swing takes you to first base on the follow through. It's seamsless. Griffey added the extra swag though,.
@MrAnonymous-vm6xw
@MrAnonymous-vm6xw 10 месяцев назад
Really nice job! I'm a 9th grader in 14u ball with a dream of making it to the bigs some day, so this really helps! (I'm a bat left Throw left First Baseman if u care)
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 10 месяцев назад
Good luck!
@hendrx
@hendrx 10 месяцев назад
I mean honestly would the same swing work for vladimir guerrero jr and elly della cruz? With their body types and height, the swing will have a different outcome even if they try to swing with the exact same motion, also there's a phsycological aspect to it, does it feel comfortable to swing like that
@quantttum
@quantttum 19 дней назад
Best player ever imo. Griffey Jr
@actualgaming8892
@actualgaming8892 2 года назад
Hey, I think your on to something with saying feel vs real, try checking out Jaime Cevallos and his philosophy on the swing, it is not conventional at all, and he looks at only the best hitters such as Ken griffey jr and Babe Ruth because they are the best examples
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 2 года назад
I'm aware of him, though havent read much of his stuff. I'll check him out. Thx.
@russellcarter8709
@russellcarter8709 Месяц назад
Barry Bonds swing and philosophy is the best
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Agreed. It's a good one that most young can easily grasp. He also expresses the importance of the "competitive mindset"!
@JonnySublime
@JonnySublime Месяц назад
There are many sweet swings.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Agreed.
@joshuakuberka4008
@joshuakuberka4008 Месяц назад
All right: what Miles Davis is that in the opening part?
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Not Miles Davis but good Jazz for sure.
@PathtoYahawah
@PathtoYahawah Месяц назад
Show legends speaking about hitting not regulars lol, Bonds has a nice take on how he hits
@ChawlieJR
@ChawlieJR Месяц назад
Top of the ball you can control it, less likely to get extra bases though. Coaches want average. Looks better on resume.
@magnetsoldiercephas331
@magnetsoldiercephas331 Месяц назад
Swingman! Prettiest swing in league history
@patricknoonan3610
@patricknoonan3610 Год назад
The feel part is staying connected. What to person feels keeping connected.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 2 месяца назад
I'd add, getting on path and staying balanced at point of contact. But I agree.
@patricknoonan3610
@patricknoonan3610 2 месяца назад
@@appliedvisionbaseball I agree with what your saying.
@patricknoonan3610
@patricknoonan3610 2 месяца назад
Does the king of juco, think the way you do?
@dukedematteo1995
@dukedematteo1995 Год назад
High velo fastballs up in the zone have always been tough to hit. Pitchers average 94 mph now.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Год назад
Sit on it. Key-hole the letter high fastball. Just try it and let me know how it goes.
@dukedematteo1995
@dukedematteo1995 Год назад
@appliedvisionbaseball You're saying that these hitters in the majors whiff on the high fastballs bc they are swinging under it looking for launch angle? And it's not the fact FB velocity has exploded over the last decade or so and it's just hard to hit "rising" 4 seamers at 96mph? It's batter behavior not better faster stuff from pitchers?
@ivangarcia1159
@ivangarcia1159 Месяц назад
What's the name of the song at the start?
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 23 дня назад
Five to One by Steve Poloni
@sergiomiranda8857
@sergiomiranda8857 Месяц назад
I think there's a reason Pujols will be one of the last to hit 700 in a while. On top of the ball able to hit high and low.
@sergiomiranda8857
@sergiomiranda8857 Месяц назад
and 3k+ hits lol
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Exactly my friend.
@rediculouspeople2310
@rediculouspeople2310 Месяц назад
Tbere is basic mechanics when comes to hitting the rest is all feel
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Believe it.
@gamingpikachu8984
@gamingpikachu8984 2 дня назад
Griffey jr and Manny ramirez best swings ever in mlb
@jeffjacobson59
@jeffjacobson59 Год назад
Griffey, Bonds, Palmeiro, Ventura. Best swings I remember
@nap871
@nap871 Год назад
wait. those above are pretty swings. Notice how they are all left-handed. Best swing - Paul Molitor.
@nap871
@nap871 Год назад
worst swing -- Joey Gallo.
@nachobizness1231
@nachobizness1231 Год назад
the teacherman guy teaches the exact same concept you described, how far you lean over depends on the vertical location of the pitch… the higher the pitch, the more straight up and down you would be. he says the exact same thing.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Год назад
Could you link a video we're he's explaining this? I havent heard him talk about that would be interested in hearing him address this. Thanks for your input.
@RickReinster
@RickReinster 29 дней назад
I tell all my hitters just to swing like Griffey
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 29 дней назад
Lol.
@BobbyBoca
@BobbyBoca 10 дней назад
Robinson Cano had a smooth swing also
@dbjames9715
@dbjames9715 Год назад
The hands collapsing is what gets me. Kids will develop worse if they try to have launch angle for every hit.
@MarvinMonroe
@MarvinMonroe Месяц назад
Will Clark
@nikolai6817
@nikolai6817 2 месяца назад
Was Barry Bonds in this video?
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 2 месяца назад
Only one way to find out. You have 8 min 48 seconds?
@davidanderson7521
@davidanderson7521 3 месяца назад
My son's 10 years old and his exit velocity is in the 70s. And he hits 300 foot bombs. Hard. to believe for a 10-year-old? But is batting coaches always talking about his velocity? That's all he talks about.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 2 месяца назад
More to hitting than exit-velo, I'd say. I'd encourge him to value "competing" more.
@markbrowning4334
@markbrowning4334 Месяц назад
I always thought Will Clark had a pretty sweet swing.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
His swing was money. I agree.
@mainetain15
@mainetain15 Месяц назад
Naked Gun clip makes my Day 😂❤
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball Месяц назад
Lol
@jcleveland9056
@jcleveland9056 12 дней назад
Ohtani's swing is the best ever
@povertygarage705
@povertygarage705 24 дня назад
Strikeouts have gone up, but so has runs per game. Pitching has gotten harder to hit over the last 2 decades. Batters adjusted to be better sluggers when they do make contact to compensate. More strikeouts, sure, but better to get the double/rbi or homerun on the next AB than to hit singles and get stranded on first or second because judy can't get his mis hit off a modern splitter past today's great defenders.
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 23 дня назад
I’d say pitch clock, bigger bags and no shift is contributing to higher runs per game. Ultimately, my main point is hitters need to find their own swing. It’s unlikely a coach will find it for you. I don’t believe Griffey would have found as much success with a swing like a Judge or Soto. ✌🏾
Месяц назад
Teddy baseball and Griffey Jr.
@apexsynthesis1
@apexsynthesis1 4 дня назад
Best swing was BONDS. And Gwynn, Griffey
@Acacian141
@Acacian141 21 день назад
Ichiro Gwyn Manny Pedroia do not push the barrel through the zone. High pitches are line drives when swinging correctly. Teacherman is correct via the fruits of his students
@appliedvisionbaseball
@appliedvisionbaseball 20 дней назад
Never claimed they were push swings. However, Ted Williams expressed the swing as a "push". Also, High pitches should be BOMBS.
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