The worst possible outcome in an at-bat is when a hitter goes up there without a plan. Always know the game situation and have an idea at the plate.
Ted Williams, widely renowned as the best hitter of all-time wrote a book called The Science of Hitting. There is more to hitting than art.
Soto's approach allows a hitter to be aggressive and hit the ball for power early in an at-bat, while simplifying the swing and battling with two-strikes.
A balanced training regimen with a combination of plyometrics, stretching, light weights and resistance training is likely most effective.
The most influential factor of how and where the hands finish the swing is the location of the baseball, with or without contact.
If you want to be a .300 hitter in the Major Leagues, it all starts with developing a consistent, fundamentally sound and efficient swing.
With strong push-up mechanics develop a consistent routine that focuses on the long term. Strength and conditioning is a marathon, not a race.
A workout without a gym membership, designated space or equipment is priceless. Run hills to fulfill your commitment to excellence.
Bigger, muscle bound hitters like Albert Pujols can hit for average by utilizing solid fundamentals and little to no wasted motion in their swing mechanics.
In 2004, the Dodgers' Alex Cora demonstrated grit and determination as he went toe-to-toe in an at-bat for the ages against the Cubs' Matt Clement.
The most organic way to bust out of a slump is quite simple - stop worrying about yourself and find a way to contribute.
Many times a slump surfaces because of a minute detail or lack of concentration. Regain that undivided attention is by focusing on small objects.