Posted by: Jack Mankin (MrBatspeed@aol.com) on Thu Jan 13 13:41:28 2005

>>> The swing mechanic, as exhibited by top professional baseball players, is due (in part) to relatively fast pitch speed.

If there is no swing time constraint, one should choose a greater rotational mechanic - one which takes longer to complete, but generates greater final batspeed.

Do you agree? <<<

Hi Mike

No, I do not agree. Bonds, Sosa and hitters of the caliber use the most efficient mechanics whether swinging at a 95-mph fastball or a lob ball. If having more time would cause them to change their mechanics, why do they exhibit the same mechanics in the home run derbies while looking at 60-mph meatballs as they exhibit in game situations?

Jack Mankin