Vlad's problem is launch angle. He can hit the ball hard and has excellent bat control. But huge differences year to year in homers because he doesn't get loft to the ball. If he could consistently hit the ball in the air, he could have a 600+ homer career with how well he hits the ball.
I watched him this spring and early on, he's hitting alot more balls in the air, and hitting the ball consistently hard whether it's a hit or line drive out is another story but when you do that, good things are going to happen. If he keeps this approach him, I think we will see a .330, 35+ hrs. He's not trying to hit HRs this year either, not trying to pull everything so he's spraying the ball around more which is key for him too I think.
exactly. when vladdy isn't swinging at the garbage pitches, especially the ones where he really tries to force it and chase, he's likely gonna get a pitch he can hit and he crushes those. his runner up mvp year his approach was very patient and steady.
Best hitter in the game when he’s not chasing
Acorn does not fall far from the tree.
@@kumarg3598 that is soooo true
i could listen to Mark DeRosa break down players all day you can tell he enjoys the game of baseball, such a fun guy imo.
Monster season coming up!
He is going to MASH this year . And win that MVP 😮 Go Jays
Over Ohtani? 😮
Great analysis & break down thank you!!
Vlad's problem is launch angle. He can hit the ball hard and has excellent bat control. But huge differences year to year in homers because he doesn't get loft to the ball. If he could consistently hit the ball in the air, he could have a 600+ homer career with how well he hits the ball.
I watched him this spring and early on, he's hitting alot more balls in the air, and hitting the ball consistently hard whether it's a hit or line drive out is another story but when you do that, good things are going to happen. If he keeps this approach him, I think we will see a .330, 35+ hrs. He's not trying to hit HRs this year either, not trying to pull everything so he's spraying the ball around more which is key for him too I think.
I don't want him hitting 50 bombs, I want him hitting 330 with 35 bombs. He's best when he's a hitter, not a himerun hitter
VLADDDY JAY FOR LIFE !
Beast mode
knock on wood, 1 s/o so far. hope his mindset is like this all year round.
Vladdy last season swung at pitchers non strikes and this season is swinging at his own strike zone capabilities........
exactly. when vladdy isn't swinging at the garbage pitches, especially the ones where he really tries to force it and chase, he's likely gonna get a pitch he can hit and he crushes those. his runner up mvp year his approach was very patient and steady.
@@austinneveau9387 well said........
27 for MVP
Senior could swing at balls in the dirt and get hits. Junior's at his best when patient and analytical. If that's his approach this year, look out.
not too bad in the field either
Look at his shin protector - Michael Jordan will sell ANYTHING!!! SMH...
He'll sell anything, but rarely signs an autograph for fans. I know people love him, but he comes off kind of bad
He played baseball though..
@Ryan Twitter he was so good at it, people are lining up for his products to replicate the production
Hes too heavy and he’s undisciplined. My guess is he’ll get hurt a lot and he’s reached his peak
Your mother.
maybe you should try less....espn....
Still a very immature player.
How so? Too early to tell but he seems to have a different demeanour so far.
Sounds like someone is salty
I mean he is 24 he has time
yeah but if he was on your team you wouldnt say that lol