Posted by: Jack Mankin (MrBatspeed@aol.com) on Wed Oct 25 08:56:10 2006

>>> Dear Mr. Mankin
I have been studying hitters on video for quite some time. And was wondering if you thought that great hitters get their bat in the slot (45 degree angle above their head and barrel pointing toward the pitcher)as I would call it helps shorten the swing and produce more bat speed. And also helps a hitter the weight in the bat to his advantage to generate more speed since barrel is traveling a shorten distance to the ball. <<<

Hi Jonny

Welcome to the site. – I am not sure what you mean by “get their bat in the slot (45 degree angle above their head and barrel pointing toward the pitcher.” I assume you are referring to batters that have their hinds high with the bat-head cocked forward toward the pitcher (like Franco). If this is not what you are describing, name a player for reference.

Jack Mankin