Posted by: Marcus Boyd (marcus@hourofdeliverance.net) on Tue Mar 22 18:09:57 2005

> > > Hi Marcus:
> > >
> > > I use an Exterior Shell EST (i.e., the 2000 model).
> > >
> > > What I like about this bat's sweet spot is smaller than a DeMarini; hence, the batter must hit the ball on the sweet spot consistently. However, correct contact will yield a longer hit.
> > >
> > > I agree with you; I think that leagues should force home runs to be earned, rather than limit the number of them.
> > >
> > > By the way, do you Jack's "Final Arc II" DVD?
> > >
> > > Sincerely,
> > > BHL
> > > Knight1285@aol.com
> > >
> > > P.S. When a person is on third base all the time, hitting a long fly ball helps--rather than hurts--your statistics. What field you choose to hit the ball to is a personal preference. However, I do believe that the most important thing a hitter can do is drive in runs IMHO.
> >
> > BHL,
> >
> > Hello again. Nice to meet another Worth fan...haha.
> >
> > I don't have the DVD, however I am planning on buying it for my sons. I'm sure I'll enjoy it as well.
> >
> > Now regarding the sacrifice fly thing, that's very much true. Driving in runs is the name of the game. I think a good hitter will end up with more hits than sac flies in a situation where a runner is on third. I think some hitters thrive in RBI and pressure situations. Others tend to choke more often than not. It all comes back to having sound mechanics, though. When you know you're a good hitter, you'll naturally have more confidence in yourself to get the job done.
> >
> > Thanks again for the very interesting topic and discussion. I have read just about every post on this site for the past 3 years or so. I don't interject very often because most of the time I would be merely repeating someone else's thoughts. Every once in a while I have an original one...but not very often! haha
> >
> > Marcus
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> Hi Marcus:
>
> Let me elaborate on our discussion somewhat. I now believe that, irrespective of if one is a PFO or not, he or she should not choke the bat. The following link will tell you why: http://www.kettering.edu/~drussell/bats-new/grip.html
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> I hope you enjoy reading the study!
>
> BHL

BHL,

I will check that out when I have more time. Thanks for the reading material. I have always personally felt that a person should reduce bat weight rather than choke up. Greater bat length equals more leverage, so to speak. This is true, of course, when there's a circular hand path. I guess bat length wouldn't matter as much for a more linear hitter. A linear hitter doesn't achieve as much angular displacement, so added distance to the end of the bat from the hands wouldn't benefit him or her as much as it would a hitter with a circular hand path.

I'll check out the link. Take care!

Marcus