Posted by: Jon (jonwilliams@fuse.net) on Sat Sep 13 09:58:01 2003

Are there any correlations between a proper baseball swing and a proper golf swing? Or do the differ entirely?
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> > For golf, I try to have a soft grip and a relaxed upper body. I turn away and turn back trying to keep the club on plane.
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> > However, I also try to "release" my right hand (I'm right handed) through impact so that the toe of the club passes the heel. Further, I try to create "lag" in my golf swing ((where I keep the "L" shape of the relatively straight left arm and the club shaft)), so that I can create power and release the club late in my downswing to create the most clubhead speed. This might be referred to as a "whip-like" motion.
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> > Do these thoughts work for a baseball swing? My first thought is no. But I'd like to hear a compare/contrast discussion from the expert.
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> > Jon
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> I think Edgar Martinez is a great example of someone with a golf stroke in baseball. A great delayed release which allows him to hit the ball hard to all fields (especially right field).

Coach C,

I love watching Edgar hit. My 5 yr old loves Ichiro so we watch a lot of Mariners games (MLB Extra Innings package) so I've seen a lot of them. There seem to be so many pretty left handed swings in baseball but not many RH swings. Edgar is the exception. Hits for average and power to all fields. I'm a Cardinals fan and Pujols is the same way. Hit the ball where it's pitched and hit it hard.

Jon