View Full Version : Analyze this swing.
PhilliesPhan22
12-17-2008, 07:31 AM
I don't think he is using his lower half. Looks to be more of a "hands-to-the-ball" type hitter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb1wEIKpygY&feature=related
:laugh
FiveFrameSwing
12-17-2008, 09:38 AM
Looks to be a top hand/arm dominate swing while maintaining a wide open stance through contact.
PhilliesPhan22
12-17-2008, 09:42 AM
Looks to be a top hand/arm dominate swing while maintaining a wide open stance through contact.
that is a good assessment
Mark H
12-17-2008, 10:43 AM
Someone ripped him off selling him an undersize medicus bat. http://imageevent.com/siggy/hitting/analysis?p=26&n=21&m=20&c=4&l=0&w=4&s=0&z=9
Or perhaps this is the one hand drill version. ;)
mudvnine
12-17-2008, 11:11 AM
Fine assessments by all so far, but you ought to see his celebration at home plate when when he launches one into the seats.
He is reportedly a catcher who has a very "interesting" way of blocking the plate also. After the first "block" I understand subsequent guys are taking a really wide route to avoid is lightening quick, foot, knee, leg, elbow, forearm, then glove tag approach. Most walk away dazed and confused after he applies this new style of "tag". I'll see if I can find some video. :D
The Pirates are in negotiations with his Sensa (agent) and looking to sign him to finalize their "India to Asia" rotation. :waving
pressure
12-17-2008, 08:30 PM
I've actually tried this with golf wiffle balls before, It's not as easy as you might imagine it to be (though I think I was doing the front arm/bottom hand version- and with less screaming) :D
kylebee
12-17-2008, 11:05 PM
I've actually tried this with golf wiffle balls before, It's not as easy as you might imagine it to be (though I think I was doing the front arm/bottom hand version- and with less screaming) :D
I don't imagine it to be easy whatsoever!
mightylakers
12-17-2008, 11:12 PM
The swing seems to be disconnected, I mean the bat.:laugh
rkbenn
12-18-2008, 06:34 PM
Batting cage with a video of a pitcher, I've never seen that before...that's sweet!!
kylebee
12-18-2008, 06:49 PM
Dr. Yeager has these cages setup at his facility - you can choose the pitcher and it throws curves, fastballs, changeups, and so forth. Very cool.
PhilliesPhan22
12-18-2008, 08:09 PM
we need one of those around here.
mudvnine
12-18-2008, 08:28 PM
we need one of those around here.
Save up your money . . . we train at one in our area . . . and they are very cool, but pretty pricey.
$5,995.00 for an Iron Mike version
$13,995.00 for the "Home Plate" variable pitch speed/type version
http://www.allstarbp.com/ChrisYeager-Jim-jpg.jpg
Yes, that's Dr. Yeager on the left, if any of you were wondering with Jim Joyner, ALLSTAR ACE, CEO & developer.
callyjr
12-18-2008, 09:57 PM
Save up your money . . . we train at one in our area . . . and they are very cool, but pretty pricey.
$5,995.00 for an Iron Mike version
$13,995.00 for the "Home Plate" variable pitch speed/type version
http://www.allstarbp.com/ChrisYeager-Jim-jpg.jpg
Yes, that's Dr. Yeager on the left, if any of you were wondering with Jim Joyner, ALLSTAR ACE, CEO & developer.
they have come down in price
We still have not gotten to use one, but I understand yo cna pre-program pitches and everything.
kylebee
12-18-2008, 10:53 PM
they have come down in price
We still have not gotten to use one, but I understand yo cna pre-program pitches and everything.
Hopefully in a few years when I shop around to find warehouse space to open my facility I'll be able to afford one. I think it would be a huge draw.
callyjr
12-19-2008, 12:08 AM
Hopefully in a few years when I shop around to find warehouse space to open my facility I'll be able to afford one. I think it would be a huge draw.
yes huge, I showed it to my son before he went to bed and his eyes got huge, anybody up there have on yet? We might come up early this week and check it out.
kylebee
12-19-2008, 09:43 AM
yes huge, I showed it to my son before he went to bed and his eyes got huge, anybody up there have on yet? We might come up early this week and check it out.
No, unfortunately not. I've been to nearly all of the hitting facilities within a 40 mile radius of Seattle and none of them are all that impressive. Strike-Zone is probably my favorite just due to the people that run it (Justin's a great guy) and the equipment is in the best shape around.
Infinite
12-20-2008, 04:35 AM
Those machines are popular here but unfortunately I am not near one...
They throw various speeds from 80 to 130 KMP with an assortment of pitches. Also my friend told me I believe that 150 is available at some places. A few of the elite HS's here for baseball uses them. :applaud:
When I used to play for a team in the Tokyo City area where the Yakult Swallows play and practice it was fun to use.