I agree that Vinnie's BABIP was extraordinarily high. A large reason for that was that he squared up every ball that came over the plate, though, and has for that whole season and a half. Why?
Here's what Vinnie says.
SC: This season has been an impressive one for you, particularly in the batter’s box. What would you say is the biggest difference in you as a hitter this year compared to years past?
VC: I'd say number one is just consistency. I think after the All-Star break in Clinton last year, it kinda clicked with me with what I needed to do to get in my perfect hitting position. I had a great run that month, and I have a little journal that I write down when I have any special note or idea. Just knowing what I need to do, and then the consistency that comes from that, from being comfortable and being able to trust it even after an O-fer.
He figured out why he was being so successful and has duplicated that hitting position and ability to get short to the ball and then long with power ever since.
I don't expect him to fall out of that position, so I still have high hopes that he can keep up his blistering run with the bat. Looking forward to finding out.
~G