His swing is noticeably better RHed.
Can anyone think of any switch hitter that has abandoned one side of the plate and experienced greater success as a result?
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His swing is noticeably better RHed.
Can anyone think of any switch hitter that has abandoned one side of the plate and experienced greater success as a result?
GeorgiaGirl
NL Rookie of the Year
Freeman said his wrist isn't healthy. Normal bad teams would shut him down but....."good vibes", #finishstrong.
chop2chip
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If the doctors really did clear him to play with confidence that he isn't at risk for reinjury then I couldn't disagree with this sentiment more. What purpose are you serving by sitting him?
Great question. It does seem like some guys get stubborn about switch hitting when it really doesn't help them.
GeorgiaGirl
NL Rookie of the Year
It helps him heal faster.
offseason will do that
the wind must have shifted
I doubt he's faced many righties from the right side. Does it make sense to change at the major league level.
chop2chip
Well-known member
Says who?
WaitingFor2017
Well-known member
Very nice MLB comeback for Rio the first two days. Keep it going the last month, so the FO doesn't do something like waste 8 million dollars on Brandon Phillips.
Shane Victorino posted a .629 OPS as a LHed batter in 2012, and a .706 mark in 2013. He then stopped batting LHed, but didn't do very well R vs R.
He didn't make the change until the end of his career, but he is the only example I could could find.
GeorgiaGirl
NL Rookie of the Year
Rest will help you heal. He should not be playing.
WaitingFor2017
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King Krol is still hot garbage
Bluedevilruss
Spring Training Invitee
Glad we brought Krol in Snit, this game was much too close.
#Snitforfirstpick
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