Posted by: Dave A (oxagin@hotmail.com) on Mon Jan 26 14:48:47 2004

I was watching the clip of Troy Glaus and I noticed his arms do not fully extend after contact. I have seen this throughout numerous power hitters, even though lesser do follow through this way. I know Delmon Young, last yr's number one pick who has ligh-tower power followed through this way. But then there is Sosa and Bonds who become completely extended in there follow through.

I also notice Renteria keeps "tucked in tight" after contact. Thats the best I can describe it.It can be seen when the bat is pointing towards the pitcher in the follow through stage.

Are there benefits to this or is it just natural for some people? Btw all the hitters I have seen do this are right handed for some reason.