Posted by: Doc () on Mon Nov 3 14:52:51 2003

> Without a doubt , he is a linear hitter , as he is positive on his axes of rotation ( his shoulders are always level )

Are you sure! Check some of the pics at this link, and then see what you think.

http://www.online-shrine.com/matsui/index.php?shrine=107<=gallery

Like every other hitter, he must adjust to pitch location. High pitches, many hitters look linear, level shoulders. Fooled on an outside pitch or protecting, hitters often have to throw the bat/hands out to get contact and become linear to some degree. Low/middle in the zone or high-inside much more rotational.