FanGraphs Audio: Does Every Swing Change Just Create a Superstar Now?

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May 17, 2017

Episode 741
Over the past few years, a number of players have benefited from a change in swing mechanics or approach. Josh Donaldson and J.D. Martinez most famously. Yonder Alonso and Aaron Altherr more recently. Now that the means exist to recognize adjustments more quickly, is it also possible to anticipate breakout performances before they actually occur? This is the question that managing editor Dave Cameron nearly answers on this edition of the pod.

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awy
9 years ago

the science of hitting, actually happening edition

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balancedman178
9 years ago

Please consider a follow-up article or some more audio that thoroughly breaks down Justin Smoak’s changes. For all those out there like me who have him super cheap in AL-only’s and deep leagues, are we seeing someone who will keep this up ROS and into next year? Or is he a sell-high guy? I was actually concerned in early April when Smoak wasnt playing much amd Rowdy Tellez seemed to be banging on the MLB door, so weve come a long way in just a month of production.

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