His bat speed was actually pretty high, there was a bat track at the 99 derby at Fenway. Consistently in the mid 90's which was on par with the fastest there. It just didn't appear as though he was trying to swing hard IMO.
Jr had the sweetest swing of all time.. A number of my happiest memories growing up are of me and my Dad in the mid 90’s going to The Kingdome and watching him hit in person.🤩 We’d always try to get there early to watch him and my other favorite players (Edgar Martinez, A-Rod, Jay Buhner, Joey Cora, Dan Wilson, etc.) take BP. If we got lucky, sometimes I’d even take home a bp home run ⚾️ or two..I remember one game in particular that my Dad and I went to against the Oakland A’s back when they had Mark McGuire and Matt Stairs.. I remember this game in particular because A-Rod, Jr., and Edgar hit back-to back-to back home runs in it and me and my pops went NUTS!!!🥳 Man... I really fucking miss those days.. I was only 6 or 7 years old but I remember it like it was yesterday.. That stadium was SOOO smoky from all the fireworks they set off.. It was really crazy.
Griffey = 🐐 G.O.A.T. So glad you chose my favorite baseball player who also happens to have the sweetest swing in the game. Thanks, definitely picked up a few tips!
I know your channel is about baseball but if you could do a women softball swing analysis I would greatly appreciate it. The mechanics in my opinion are the same but I have some coaches and know it all parents that sometimes disagree. I'd like to send them a link lol
The thing that I look at is arm position just prior to contact and at contact. Both upper arms tight to the body, front arm straight, back arm bent at 90. The one drill that will help you get into that position is front arm only swings. Once you establish the proper structure with the front arm-only swing slowly add the back arm/hand.
Justin, regarding his hands, does he push his hands back or does he keep them back as moves his body forward and that creates the separation. The reason I ask is that on another video you say not to push the hands away. May be semantic but just trying to understand. I get the lengthening of the arm part. Pete
Home-runs are about launch angle and exit velocity. The “sweet spot” for home-run launch angle is 25 to 35 degrees, as long as the exit velocity is 95 mph or greater.
Not a super clear video but can you tell if his back heel is off the ground when his front foot touches.. I hear guys say how bad this is.. and he was obviously one of the best that ever played the game.
Griffey Jr. had by far the GREATEST & PRETTIEST swing I've ever seen, with Will "The Thrill" Clark in a very close 2nd place & Barry Bonds afterwards but that's only my opinion.
the stance isn't just a starting position and albert sits into his hips to load while griffey falls into the ball more because he's more straight up, like dustin pedroia
Austin Whitley work out and focus on legs and core, upper body is good to but learn how to throw with your big muscles-your legs-I'm 15 and my raw velo (with a crow hop) is 84 mph
LOL ! His head is not still mark it and see how much it moves! Just because you say it doesn't move does not mean his head is not moving forward and down. It is obvious now it does not move after heel plant but moves a lot before.
Pete rose literally did nothing you said. He dropped his hand when the pitch was thrown. Crossed his legs and pointed his toe somewhere. Yet he is the greatest hitter ever
Ummm…. That long stride that you poke at is how he was able to generate massive power. The only time a long stride is bad is if you pull your foot back before moving it forward, Griffey doesn't do that...its just up and out in a blink. If he shortened that stride even a little (which he tried for a while near the end) it take all the power out of your swing, and with the stretch he used in his upper body it got his hands out of position making it near impossible for a nice level swing. Once he shortened his stride he was turning his hands too close to the point of impact. and topping the ball. Short strides work for some players, but those players muscle the ball more or start with a more spread stance from rest.
Jeremy Hale you believe Griffey had a level swing. No way. How did he hit a low and outside pitch. His bat was not level. His bat went down and up at the point of contact. What happens when a pitcher throws you a changeup with a long stride. Strike 3. Griffey was a great hitter, but his stride was too long.
@@verigone2677 The swing is not level. If Griffey's left shoulder is lower than his right shoulder at impact his swing cannot be level. You better do some more research.
@@verigone2677 Griffey's massive power is the result of the tremendous speed of his bat plus the launch angle. Griffey did not hit homeruns by swinging down nor swinging level.
@@johndeagle4389 are you daft...of course not every singe swing in level...only the most optimal swing is level and only when the pitch abides it. That being said, Griffey was great at getting his hands down into the zone keeping his bat more level than most through the zone. If his stride is so long, then why isn't he known to be easily struck out with the change up then? You are just continuing and argument in an attempt to save face...it is ok to be wrong, I am all the time, but in this case you are, get over it.
Possibly…….if I had to guess though I’d say Jr. wasn’t on. He filled out over the years naturally but was never really a big guy. Thin, athletic build with swing mechanics that generated tons of power. He made the game look easy. If he was on, so what. 90% of the league was juiced back then so the playing field was even.
He had the greatest swing I've ever seen in baseball..his technique, bat speed and hitting mechanics were out of this world
Quickest hips ever! He generated his power from his lower half.
I was gonna say it actually seemed like he had a slower bat speed but somehow generated a lot of power.
His bat speed was actually pretty high, there was a bat track at the 99 derby at Fenway. Consistently in the mid 90's which was on par with the fastest there. It just didn't appear as though he was trying to swing hard IMO.
Jr had the sweetest swing of all time.. A number of my happiest memories growing up are of me and my Dad in the mid 90’s going to The Kingdome and watching him hit in person.🤩 We’d always try to get there early to watch him and my other favorite players (Edgar Martinez, A-Rod, Jay Buhner, Joey Cora, Dan Wilson, etc.) take BP. If we got lucky, sometimes I’d even take home a bp home run ⚾️ or two..I remember one game in particular that my Dad and I went to against the Oakland A’s back when they had Mark McGuire and Matt Stairs.. I remember this game in particular because A-Rod, Jr., and Edgar hit back-to back-to back home runs in it and me and my pops went NUTS!!!🥳 Man... I really fucking miss those days.. I was only 6 or 7 years old but I remember it like it was yesterday.. That stadium was SOOO smoky from all the fireworks they set off.. It was really crazy.
Griffey = 🐐 G.O.A.T. So glad you chose my favorite baseball player who also happens to have the sweetest swing in the game. Thanks, definitely picked up a few tips!
Have to agree. No exaggerated movements or strides, perfect linear load, precise bat lag, and follow through like no other.
Great hitter!
I know your channel is about baseball but if you could do a women softball swing analysis I would greatly appreciate it. The mechanics in my opinion are the same but I have some coaches and know it all parents that sometimes disagree. I'd like to send them a link lol
The thing that I look at is arm position just prior to contact and at contact. Both upper arms tight to the body, front arm straight, back arm bent at 90. The one drill that will help you get into that position is front arm only swings. Once you establish the proper structure with the front arm-only swing slowly add the back arm/hand.
This is so counter to many instructors, yet it is true.
thanks coach. ken griffey Jr was my favorite ball player
""What he can improve upon,"???? Exactly how high were you when you typed that?
seabrook1976 maybe his front elbow. It could be more squared than straight.
Lol two blunts in!
Justin, regarding his hands, does he push his hands back or does he keep them back as moves his body forward and that creates the separation. The reason I ask is that on another video you say not to push the hands away. May be semantic but just trying to understand. I get the lengthening of the arm part. Pete
Beautiful Swing
Great vid man thanks
Home-runs are about launch angle and exit velocity. The “sweet spot” for home-run launch angle is 25 to 35 degrees, as long as the exit velocity is 95 mph or greater.
Solid!
Not a super clear video but can you tell if his back heel is off the ground when his front foot touches.. I hear guys say how bad this is.. and he was obviously one of the best that ever played the game.
I heard that as a kid. Gotta be pushing from the back foot. Squish the bug. That's wrong. All these guys practically jump at the ball!
Great video! Thank you. You broke down easily for me lol
Griffey Jr. had by far the GREATEST & PRETTIEST swing I've ever seen, with Will "The Thrill" Clark in a very close 2nd place & Barry Bonds afterwards but that's only my opinion.
the stance isn't just a starting position and albert sits into his hips to load while griffey falls into the ball more because he's more straight up, like dustin pedroia
The only thing I gotta say is, if you keep your eye on the ball and your hands are slightly behind you. As you swing, you will be a good hitter.
Another factor that makes the ball travel further is the fact that the 2019 baseball is rounder.
The kid!
Is 66 mph good for barely being over 13
Austin Whitley I mean I threw 100 when I was 5
yeah thats about average it depends what position you play im 14 playiing 1st and i throw around 75
Austin Whitley work out and focus on legs and core, upper body is good to but learn how to throw with your big muscles-your legs-I'm 15 and my raw velo (with a crow hop) is 84 mph
Austin Whitley yes
LOL ! His head is not still mark it and see how much it moves! Just because you say it doesn't move does not mean his head is not moving forward and down. It is obvious now it does not move after heel plant but moves a lot before.
It is once hit stride foot lands, which is all that really matters.
The toe is closed even though his foot is open 45 degrees
Pete rose literally did nothing you said. He dropped his hand when the pitch was thrown. Crossed his legs and pointed his toe somewhere. Yet he is the greatest hitter ever
It’s all in the hips that’s how he generated his power
All parts of the body are important but if the arms are not in the correct position prior to and at contact no amount of hip action will help.
I am a left handed too
Wait, wait, wait.What can he approve upon
It 63 good for being 12
There has to be a Take 2. The first two minutes is long and repetitive. I'm outta here.
Griffey's stride was too long. Great swing, but very long stride.
Ummm…. That long stride that you poke at is how he was able to generate massive power. The only time a long stride is bad is if you pull your foot back before moving it forward, Griffey doesn't do that...its just up and out in a blink. If he shortened that stride even a little (which he tried for a while near the end) it take all the power out of your swing, and with the stretch he used in his upper body it got his hands out of position making it near impossible for a nice level swing. Once he shortened his stride he was turning his hands too close to the point of impact. and topping the ball. Short strides work for some players, but those players muscle the ball more or start with a more spread stance from rest.
Jeremy Hale you believe Griffey had a level swing. No way. How did he hit a low and outside pitch. His bat was not level. His bat went down and up at the point of contact. What happens when a pitcher throws you a changeup with a long stride. Strike 3. Griffey was a great hitter, but his stride was too long.
@@verigone2677 The swing is not level. If Griffey's left shoulder is lower than his right shoulder at impact his swing cannot be level. You better do some more research.
@@verigone2677 Griffey's massive power is the result of the tremendous speed of his bat plus the launch angle. Griffey did not hit homeruns by swinging down nor swinging level.
@@johndeagle4389 are you daft...of course not every singe swing in level...only the most optimal swing is level and only when the pitch abides it. That being said, Griffey was great at getting his hands down into the zone keeping his bat more level than most through the zone. If his stride is so long, then why isn't he known to be easily struck out with the change up then? You are just continuing and argument in an attempt to save face...it is ok to be wrong, I am all the time, but in this case you are, get over it.
Playing at a high level well... Yes he did. The ROIDS really helped him. No MLB player dare to talk about it. If he is in the Hall... put them all in.
johnnycash2468 dumbass
He is one of the skinniest power hitters ever
Damn where did you get your inside info? Did you sell him the PEDs? Hating loser lol
Possibly…….if I had to guess though I’d say Jr. wasn’t on. He filled out over the years naturally but was never really a big guy. Thin, athletic build with swing mechanics that generated tons of power. He made the game look easy. If he was on, so what. 90% of the league was juiced back then so the playing field was even.
He did not take steroids, he just got chubby and aged normally, he never put on a lot of muscle.