Who has the sweetest swing in baseball?

Answer 1

I'll say Manny Ramirez. I think Ichiro's swing is ugly, even though he's one of my favorite players.

Answer 2

Albert Pujols has the most "efficient and affective" swing which is why he is so consistent. Albert is much better but he reminds me of Steve Garvey...

The best ever, of course was Ted Williams but a not too distant second was Stan Musial...

I know this is probable going to ruffle a few feathers and draw a few you have to be kiddings, but you ask for the "sweetest swing" and this guy has the best I've seen since Williams/Musial the thing is he gets less out of it than he could...

Alex Rodriguez has the best swing, it's his stance and his head that kill any chance of him reaching his potential...He should "average" .340 and 50 ....And he "should" have had at least one season where he went .370 - 60+HR ...

Other guys with "very nice" swings were Rod Carew - Tony Gwynn - Wade Boggs - Paul Molitor - George Brett

Carew, Gwynn and Boggs were contact guys

Molitor had the ultimate compact swing and was a great clutch hitter

Brett was the best clutch/situation hitter that I have ever seen, the bigger the game the tougher the situation the better the pitcher the better he hit...

Answer 3

Ken Griffey, Jr. His swing is the epitome of perfection, staying behind the ball and keeping his hands in the correct position. He had over 40 home runs in seven years of his career, five consecutively, and over 50 twice. He has never been a big guy like McGuire, Sosa, Canseco, or Bonds, but has had very respectable power numbers. Unfortunately injuries have kept him from reaching the accomplishments of his otherwise peers. He has never been the type of guy to muscle one out of the park, as well he has had very respectable batting averages and most often makes good contact with the ball and not easily fooled. Although Pujols's numbers are very impressive and his mechanics sound, his upper body strength plays a big role in what he does like wise Ramirez and Ortiz. Purely on swing alone Griffey Jr. has the competitive edge.

Answer 4

I agree with those that cited Griffey..For some reason, over the years, I usually picture lefties as having the quintessential sweet swing. Todd Helton also comes to mind. Also, keep an eye on Chase Utley --short, compact, and deceptive power.

Ichiro puts on a clinic, but it's not a sweet swing, and Albert Pujols (my favorite player, and the best all-around hitter in the game) has more of a pure power swing, but it does not have the "beauty" of Griffey's.

Answer 5

Pujols, Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz

Answer 6

I'm a David Ortiz fan,but I think Griffey has the sweetest swing

Answer 7

Nobody and I mean nobody since Ted Williams has a sweeter swing than Ken Griffey Jr. It's a work of art. Brian McCann of the Braves also has a sweet swing.

Answer 8

Pujols has it for today's batters. But I think Ted Williams had the sweetest swing of all.

Answer 9

Ima have to go with Griffey on dat. He has that finesse uppercut swing. When he swings for homeruns it feels as if the swing and not the power is carrying the ball.

Answer 10

Gary Sheffield, NY Yankees