Info on Trout's swing problems

[GregAlso]

http://regressing.deadspin.com/what-happened-to-mike-trouts-swing-1578978948?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Here is a good article breaking down the subtle changes in Trout's swing and adjustments that seem to effecting him. Definently worth the read.

[Docwaukee]

Interesting article.  there is a clear difference between this year and last.

[Frieri Meatball]

I know hitters are always making adjustments to their swing but why change what was working? I hope he turns it around soon because this version of Trout has not been as fun to watch.

[Blarg]

The author pointed out what Pujols had told Trout, he was standing too upright. It seems really odd that so many components of his swing altered from last season to this, his front left leg planting too soon, the angle of his foot pointing outward instead of towards the plate. Great hitters are usually machines that have only one component slip out of sync at a time while Trout looks more like he tried to completely revamp his swing in the off season.

Edited May 20, 2014 by Eric Notti

[MacNasty]

Interesting read.  Personally, I think at times he's not trying to just put the ball in play using the whole field but trying to get his pitch so he can hit it out.  I believe it comes from his change in the order, where he's not thinking his primary goal is to get on base but is worried about driving in runs.

 

I just wish they'd put him back at leadoff.

[Ray McKigney]

Terrific article. I wonder if Trout will read it and utilize any of the information? 

[Blarg]

Interesting read.  Personally, I think at times he's not trying to just put the ball in play using the whole field but trying to get his pitch so he can hit it out.  I believe it comes from his change in the order, where he's not thinking his primary goal is to get on base but is worried about driving in runs.

 

I just wish they'd put him back at leadoff.

 

Trout was only the leadoff 18 games last season. He had significantly better numbers as a #2 hitter.

[stormngt]

Agreed

Interesting read. Personally, I think at times he's not trying to just put the ball in play using the whole field but trying to get his pitch so he can hit it out. I believe it comes from his change in the order, where he's not thinking his primary goal is to get on base but is worried about driving in runs.

I just wish they'd put him back at leadoff.

[Ohtaniland]

Not a big deal but I've noticed that when Trout steps out of the box he practices what looks to be more like a golf swing than a baseball swing.

[Reveille1984]

Leadoff has nothing to do with it. He's not going to suddenly find his swing because he moves up one spot in the order.