Tuesday, I gave myself a big ol' headache during an extensive homework session that examined Nolan Gorman's hitting profile? What does he do so well when he's hitting lightning-bolt home runs and looking confident at the plate? And when Gorman goes into a slump, why is often so drastic and extreme?
In this video I share my findings. There are no revelations here, but it's mostly about controlling the strike zone, not chasing pitches, and not getting yourself out by taking the pitcher's bait. But I found some other interesting aspects to Gorman's up-and--down, high-and-low streakiness. Here's one thing: Gorman's odd inconsistency at hitting four-seam fastballs. I
n this video I also looked at Gorman's comps to see if other batters were able to overcome their strikeout disease to become better, more consistent hitters. But I also give some hitters who failed in the frustrating attempt to improve their plate discipline.
The question: is there hope for Nolan Gorman?
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