He hit 245 home runs in his Major League career, including 122 with the Detroit Tigers. We asked Mickey Tettleton about his ...
Successful hitters can come in all shapes and sizes, and no two approaches in the batter's box are the exact same. However, some MLB players have pushed the limits on awkwardness with unorthodox ...
If you’ve ever watched a game and noticed that a hitter has made a change to their batting stance, Baseball Savant’s Batting ...
Elly De La Cruz had a fantastic 2024, but he also led the league in strikeouts, something new hitting coach Chris Valika and him are working on heading into spring training. De La Cruz debuted his new ...
After starting the season poorly, Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II has quickly become one of baseball's best hitters. Michael Harris II started off this season poorly, and that may be an ...
Maikel Garcia walked confidently to the plate. On March 31, Garcia stepped into the batter’s box with a renewed purpose. It was another chance to prove to the Kansas City Royals that he was a changed ...
TAMPA — There are players who overhaul mechanics during an offseason or spring training and then cram in every at-bat or inning they can, determined to feel comfortable before the games actually ...
Gelof has been working on a new batting stance this spring, which appears to be paying off as he's hitting .304 (7-for-23) with a home run, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "You're always working," ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers offense has found itself out of sync more times than not lately and Freddie Freeman’s lack of production was a major factor. Freeman had a .171 batting average over a nine-game ...
ST. LOUIS — The changes Jeremy Peña made to his batting stance last year were significant. The Houston Astros’ shortstop ditched his bat waggle. He quieted the lift of his front foot. Another subtle ...
BRIDGEWATER — Spencer Jones has drawn natural comparisons to Aaron Judge since joining the Yankees organization three years ago. Both are 6-foot-7. Both are outfielders. Now, there is another striking ...
The Yankees knew Cody Bellinger was a stand-up guy when they acquired him from the Cubs in the offseason. They may not have known how much being a stand-up guy has led to his success at the plate. “He ...