Posted by: Jonny (jonnylee04@hotmail.com) on Wed Oct 25 11:55:37 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. <<<
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> Hi Jonny
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> 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.
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> Jack Mankin


Hi Mr.Mankin
Thanks to replying back. Your site is a great tool to every player and person wanting to more about hitting. Getting back to the question, referring when a batter gets in launch position. Like Bonds when he strides forward, his bat barrel points back toward the pitcher. It seems like his swing is shorter and also A-Rod does, Chipper. What I guess I am talking about is not wrapping the bat or not letting the bat get flat. Seems like all great hitters bat heads are up, pointing toward the pitcher when striding.