Posted by: Jack Mankin (MrBatspeed@aol.com) on Thu Oct 7 13:44:14 2004

>>> Hi Jack,
I would like to inform you that the angle adjustment does fit in the 8-12 degrees that has been defined.This angle is applied by a lever on the new angle adjustment that has been incorporated to the device.I would like to say that this has improved the product.I would also like to say that DUSTY BAKER ,and REGGIE SMITH APPROVE OF THIS DEVICE.I would like to talk to you again .(513)616-3611 ERIK LASEKE <<<

Hi Erik

I will give you a call when I get back to the office.

Note: I met with Reggie Smith when he has the batting coach with the Dodgers. I found his knowledge of swing mechanics noticeably lacking. He believed strongly that the energy for the swing came from the forward movement of the batter’s weight during the swing. Even when I showed him a frame-by-frame of Bonds rotating around a stationary axis, he refused to accept what he saw. When I pointed out that Bonds axis actually faded AWAY from the pitcher during his swing – his reply suggested I must have doctored the tape.

Jack Mankin