Posted by: Shawn () on Tue Mar 6 09:12:37 2001

>>> Not as a challenge, I really want to know because this issue has come up before. Can we have a few examples of what you would consider linear hitters in today's game? I would like to try and get a clip on my site and by seeing what defines a linear hitter--try to define rotational a little better. <<<
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> Hi Tim
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> If you can show a front and side frame-by-frame of any pro batter hitting under 300 and less than 15 HR (full year) and I will be able to point out linear mechanics. Make sure he has a good pitch to hit – not jammed or outside. I charted 15 swings at good pitches to hit before give a hitter a swing classification. --- Tim, I really wish we could set down for an afternoon and review swings. I’m sure we would enjoy it and learn from each other.
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> Jack Mankin
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Hi Jack & Tim,

Jack, sometimes I want to challenge your notion of a linear hitter. I was going to post something and changed my mind, just semantics.

I'll put something together you'll both enjoy, a hitter chasing .400 in 93 (?) and hitting below .300 for last two years.