How are some hitters so much better than others? Especially at the major league level. All thoses huys are good, yet some are clearly better than others. I mean do some guys have such quick hands, or great vision at the plate? Then what makes the average hitters average? To get to the majors they have to be good, but what seperates the great hitters from the ok ones? Why does a guy like Soriano or Pujols hit so many more homers than everyone else? They can't be that much stronger than everyone else? What makes these guys so good?
2007-03-25 14:17:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
The most important thing is strike-zone awareness. If you don't have a keen eye for the strike-zone, you will not have superior success, i.e. Pujols and Bonds. Hand-eye coordination definitely helps along with strong, quick wrists to generate bat spped and to adjust to an offspeed pitch and/or inside/outside pitch.
2007-03-25 16:57:07 · answer #1 · answered by cubsjunkie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a combination of many things. Hand to eye cordination is the start, work ethic is the next, knowing what pitchers throw in certain situations is another, and being able to locate the seams on the ball to know what is coming at you. Truly great hitters never go in slumps as regular players do. They do not have 0 for 24 streaks. They have the ability to hit them where they ain't so to speak.
2007-03-26 11:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by ShoelessJoes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason Pujols and Soriano can hit a baseball like that is because of their ability to read the pitch, see the baseball clearly, have a nice level swing, and to make contact,.
2007-03-25 15:04:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all that the previous poster said is correct...hand/eye coordination and bat speed. u also need discipline too. that keeps u from swinging out of the strike zone most of the time.
even though bonds is under extreme scrutiny for the alleged steroid use, his discipline at the plate is very good. though he gets walked a lot (or did at least) when they did give him good pitches to hit he hit em'.
something someone like sammy sosa could never do...too much of a free swinger...
2007-03-25 14:55:06 · answer #4 · answered by carlos l 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's all about bat speed. That combined with hand/eye coordination. Bat speed is great, but if you don't know where to swing, all you're doing is making a good looking strike. Bat speed and strength leads to home runs
2007-03-25 14:36:39 · answer #5 · answered by Paul H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ted WIlliams supposedly had better than 20/20 vision....so good eye site with eye/hand coordination. Also, good bat speed is helpful.
2007-03-25 16:42:30 · answer #6 · answered by gemini6187 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bat speed, and reading pitchers. Tony Gwynn, and Manny look at scouting reports, and match the pitch to the pitchers delivery. Those guys made it a science.
2007-03-27 07:26:26 · answer #7 · answered by The Rooster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very quick wrists and direct movement with the bat-to the ball.
no swivling of the bat all over before you swing. just a direct path to the ball.
many players of the past few years have switched from them old school swings to the one bonds perfected (that slight tap of the front foot before they swing)
as little BEFORE HAND movement as possible.
2007-03-25 20:40:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Concentration, consistency and a good swing at a good pitch.
You must be ready to hit every pitch. Only swing at good pitches. Make the same swing every time.
2007-03-25 15:34:52 · answer #9 · answered by anpao1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EYE HAND CORDINATION
THE SPIN OF THE BALL IT SLOWS DOWN.
P. S. HITTING HOMERS DOES NOT MAKE U A GOOD HITTER.
2007-03-26 07:17:23 · answer #10 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋