Posted by: Jack Mankin (Mrbatspeed@aol.com) on Sun Dec 16 16:36:51 2001

>>> Jack, it sounds like you believe in modified pinball theory. That is, simply extend the arms out farther in order to reach the outside pitch, but still have the bat travel in sort of a semi-circle kind of a path. Problem is, you still can't ignore the physiology. <<<

Hi Saat

My interpretation of the “pinball theory” is that a batter can better make contact on outside pitches by letting the ball get in deeper and hitting it to the opposite field. That may be a good rule (or necessity) for a linear extension hitter. But there are other options available to the rotational hitter.

Saat, I am trying to decide if your posts are serious or just poking a Joe A at me. Physiology is the “science of living organisms.” Are you saying the batters anatomy and muscle mass makes linear mechanics preferable? --- The other problem is - you can’t ignore the laws of physics either. For inside or outside pitches, what forces other than the transfer of rotational energy (circular hand-path) and torque do you think can generate bat speed? How can linear mechanics deliver those forces?

Jack Mankin