Posted by: rql () on Thu Nov 28 10:38:56 2002

My nonscientific fantasy hypothesis for what it's worth is that for
> > the outside pitch/off the plate type mechanics,maximum batspeed will
> > happen after the hands get away from the center of rotation and before
> > disconnect.For the inside pitch degree of torso turn may be more
> > important.How fast the bat head fires out while a given handpath is
> > still circular or tightening is also important in both.More details
> > somewhere below.
>
> I have observed that the farther the pitch is outside the less "L" (i.e., more XT) there is. Also, the LOWER the pitch is, less "L" (i.e., more XT) there is. And, the higher the pitch is, the GREATER the "L" and less XT there is. Now, the big question which may never be answered: how does less/more extension translate into batspeed?
> >
> > Happy Turkey


>>If I can add 1 thing ,I have seen griffey hit a low o.s. pitch to opp.field[to me a pitch that would have the most extension across the chest,but not out front].He hits the ball for a h.r.opp. gap,yet still has some L in his rear arm.Everything else mechanically looks the same as all other hitters during the swing.If their is an area that I see more contrast from 1 hitter to another it is in the load.I believe on an I.S. pitch we would see little extension on the i.s. pitch with Griffey.