Has Markakis changed his swing?

Well, the author linked an article that literally states FB rate doesn't stabilize until ~80 balls in play, and then goes on to write an article based on ~25% of that number.

So...it's more than a bit premature to draw any conclusions.
 
A little off topic, but one name on that list that has always intrigued me is Marwin Gonzalez. He is an UFA after this season and seems like he would be a decent fit for the Braves. He will be 30 next year, but he is a switch hitter with some power that can literally play anywhere on the field except pitcher and catcher (and maybe at this point CF). I don't really think he would be all that expensive and we could put him wherever our greatest need was. That would probably be either 3rd or a corner outfield spot. He could also fill in at any of the other infield positions if we ever had a need there.

I don't know, maybe his age is a big enough problem to keep us away or maybe we get priced out. But what would he seriously command on the market? Could we get him for a 3+1 at an AAV of 12 million?
 
Clearly it's a super small sample but Neck seems to have a higher exit velocity and launch angle so far than last year.
 
thewupk said:
Clearly it's a super small sample but Neck seems to have a higher exit velocity and launch angle so far than last year.
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Which is kind of interesting to me because it seems like a large portion of his hits have been bloops, jam shots, or hits given to him by the Phillies' shift.
 
Didn't AA bring in a new organization hitting instructor? Could that have made a difference?
 
thewupk said:
Clearly it's a super small sample but Neck seems to have a higher exit velocity and launch angle so far than last year.
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His average exit velocities on LDs:

2017: 93.1 mph
2018: 84.5 mph

His average exit velocity overall:

2017: 88.3 mph
2018: 87.4 mph

Markakis has put 20 balls into play so far. He's hit 6 LDs. It's far too early to claim he's changed in any meaningful way, but even the small sample suggests he is the same mediocre hitter he's been as a Brave.
 
Enscheff said:
His average exit velocities on LDs:

2017: 93.1 mph
2018: 84.5 mph

His average exit velocity overall:

2017: 88.3 mph
2018: 87.4 mph

Markakis has put 20 balls into play so far. He's hit 6 LDs. It's far too early to claim he's changed in any meaningful way, but even the small sample suggests he is the same mediocre hitter he's been as a Brave.
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I was more referring to balls in the middle and middle away where he has over 100 MPH exit velocity. I don't expect that to last however.
 
jpx7 said:
Kakes is a flat circle.
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