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Short answer is that he's confused and distressed up there, which is what we are seeing in his swing.
Smoak's swing is pretty much above reproach, but when a Jeff Clement, Miguel Olivo or what-have-you are panicking at the plate, the swing is always going to look alarming.
Zero issues for this kid other than pitch recognition and confidence.

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