The first set of swings, there’s an uncanny resemblance to Freeman’s swing mechanics, almost as if he’s trying to take some influence of that into his normal swing. It’s not uncommon to see that sort of thing, in the same way someone in a slump will use another player’s bat to spark something, anything really, to make something click. Hoping it works but JDP needs to be ready to go and Dave’s gotta make a swift decision and not let it drag on too long.
I think what were seeing here is the first round of Batting practice for Ohtani... usually bunting is a good way to get your eyes seeing a moving ball and working you eyes at ball level. The next set of swings are more of a timing and finding a rhythm to your swing trying to hit the ball the other way, staying inside the ball. Then you can start to swing with more power and select what pitches your attacking.
Just my hunch
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u/tinywhisk 14h ago
The first set of swings, there’s an uncanny resemblance to Freeman’s swing mechanics, almost as if he’s trying to take some influence of that into his normal swing. It’s not uncommon to see that sort of thing, in the same way someone in a slump will use another player’s bat to spark something, anything really, to make something click. Hoping it works but JDP needs to be ready to go and Dave’s gotta make a swift decision and not let it drag on too long.