Posted by: Mike Myers (mike.myers@bell.ca) on Mon Jan 10 09:26:11 2005

>>> Another advantage is, during the pitch, a hitter can footplant 2 inches laterally for better inside/outside coverage as required. <<<
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> Hi Mike.
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> I would like to have hitters who faced a 90+ mph fastball comment on your statement. As for myself and the batters I have worked with, toe plant takes place before pitch location is determined for pitches in the 80’s.
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> >>> Back weightshift during the inward turn is offset with slight forward stride. <<<
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> Maybe some negative stride hitters may replant their foot forward again. But, it does not appear Bagwell takes a “slight forward stride” after planting his toe back toward the catcher
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> Jack Mankin
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Jack, I would be interested in Bagwell's 1994 stance (.368, 39HR, 400AB, 750SLG). His other years, while good, pale in comparison.

Mike.