Posted by: Mike (baseballnc@Hotmail.com) on Tue Jun 28 23:30:40 2005

> Surely you've all seen Julio Franco's patented batting stance, and his hands-over-his-head style. If not, here is a pic:
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> http://www.ysbp.com/ballparks/030614_6.jpg
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> Jack, or anyone else, what do you think of this style of hitting? He pulls the bat back from exactly that position before he goes ahead and swings. Is it effective?
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That is just how he gets comfortable in the box. His pre-launch postions is just like 90% of major's. Hands back at the top shoulder.

Mike