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Great comments here show the depth of knowledge of this group. Much appreciated! Good question above. I am seriously not one to ask but, if I may, how about likening that to a golf scenario. How many times does a golfer tee off on a wide open fairway and hit it right down the middle without any problem. Nice relaxed swing. Not thinking too much. Not scared to swing right through the shot. Put the same golfer on a narrow hole and suddenly the ball flies 30 years off line. The hole gets into the head. The hazards call out. And poof. A defensive swing trying to guide it down the middle rather than hitting through the hitting zone hard to the target. We all know that rarely works. How can the same player hit shots that are so extreme. Inconsistent mechanics but often those find their root in a lack of confidence and tha the attempt to produce something rather than going through the necessary action of just hitting the ball.
Jeff, your statement about a defensive swing or exaggerated attempt to put the ball in play? Well said. My idea? Swing at strikes and hit the inside of the ball where it is thrown. Planning is good. But too much thinking can also cripple. I think that is why it often takes an Ackley longer than people think to catch on. Baseball is a very difficult sport! How many people ripped about Morse a few years ago that are now on his bandwagon?
When Morse makes contact, he makes serious contact. BABIP is helpful. But if the contact is weak, don't expect much success.
Just saw the M's started off good at home shutting out the AAAAstros. I guess I should take back my comments on Saunder. Nah! Was Montero his friend tonight?
Blizzard here tomorrow. No baseball!!