Posted by: Dave P (cdpaetkau@telus.net) on Sat Apr 8 15:45:50 2006

> I find that hard to believe. Wouldn't a hitter with linear swing mechanics need more physical strength to get the same results as someone with rotational mechanics?
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> The Ted Williams comment is especially comical. Alfonso Soriano, for one, is 180 lbs. Not to mention that half of the Latin American players in minor league farm systems arent 150 lbs dripping wet, and yet they consistently hit bigger bombs than Americans who weigh well over 200 lbs.
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> One thing all of these guys have in common is an excellent CHP. If they "took the knob to the ball", most of these guys wouldnt hit a ball out of the infield.
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> ...and it probably helps that they havent had to deal with years of coaches who teach them inefficient swing mechanics.

Hi All

You are correct the pure linear swing requires more muscle to hit the ball further. I have some very small individuals who hit the ball further then anyone on their team and they use more rotational mechanics combined with hip drive (back knee to the pitcher, heel to the sky).

Understand that 54% of the power generated come from the hips and core area. The reason that players turned to steroids is for core strength and shorter recovery times from workouts and injuries.

Dave P