April 13, 20179 yr Wondering if anyone else saw this? If they think there is something too it? http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/49502912/v1279587083/how-to-fix-byron-buxton-at-the-plate-on-mlb-tonight
April 13, 20179 yr Wondering if anyone else saw this? If they think there is something too it? http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/49502912/v1279587083/how-to-fix-byron-buxton-at-the-plate-on-mlb-tonightGreat video. Thanks for sharing.
April 13, 20179 yr Author It is basically them breaking down his swing from 2015 to now. In which they say he doesn't track the ball, he doesn't keep his head down while swinging. They then show Nolan Arenado on how it should be done. It was an interesting piece if nothing else.
April 13, 20179 yr Blocked at work, what's it say?Basically, Buxton is looking at the shortstop when the ball crosses the plate. Reynolds' compares Buxton to video of the Rockies' Arenado, who follows the ball right over the plate and stares it down as he swings.
April 13, 20179 yr Interesting. I wonder if he's too interested in where the ball lands, so he can get a read on how far he can run. Kind of have to hit it first, though.
April 13, 20179 yr Just to be clear, we are giving Harold Reynolds compliments? I've never thought he kept his eye on the ball, but I only get to see bits and pieces. to me, Buxton is like the golfer always changing things, trying to find something that works. And, always looking up to see where the ball went, instead of staring at the back of the ball. I thought those two things were so obvious they didn't need saying, frankly.
April 13, 20179 yr Author Basically, Buxton is looking at the shortstop when the ball crosses the plate. Reynolds' compares Buxton to video of the Rockies' Arenado, who follows the ball right over the plate and stares it down as he swings.Clearly, Brock sums up the video better. Hence why I just post from time to time, and don't produce articles.
April 13, 20179 yr Just to be clear, we are giving Harold Reynolds compliments? You have no idea how much it hurt to type that post.
April 13, 20179 yr Author Just to be clear, we are giving Harold Reynolds compliments? I've never thought he kept his eye on the ball, but I only get to see bits and pieces. to me, Buxton is like the golfer always changing things, trying to find something that works. And, always looking up to see where the ball went, instead of staring at the back of the ball. I thought those two things were so obvious they didn't need saying, frankly.Hardest thing I have done this month. Personally not a fan of him.
April 13, 20179 yr to me, Buxton is like the golfer always changing things, trying to find something that works.Yep, and it bothers the hell out of me, both with Buxton and the coaching staff. This is the kind of problem that should last about 30 seconds. Byron Buxton is the most important player in the Twins organization. If getting him to produce requires Rowson to follow him around and nag him from dawn to dusk, then that's what needs to happen. If Buxton doesn't listen - and there's no reason to think that's the case - then the coaching staff needs to make him listen.
April 13, 20179 yr Yep, and it bothers the hell out of me, both with Buxton and the coaching staff. This is the kind of problem that should last about 30 seconds. Byron Buxton is the most important player in the Twins organization. If getting him to produce requires Rowson to follow him around and nag him from dawn to dusk, then that's what needs to happen. If Buxton doesn't listen - and there's no reason to think that's the case - then the coaching staff needs to make him listen. I am worried he's getting what Berrios got last year, help from multiple corners, offering different advice. If I ran the team, I'd find the right hitting coach to work with Byron every single day, maybe that coach gets two work with 1 other player. I'd make sure that coach also specializes in the mental aspects of sports.....
April 13, 20179 yr I am worried he's getting what Berrios got last year, help from multiple corners, offering different advice. If I ran the team, I'd find the right hitting coach to work with Byron every single day, maybe that coach gets two work with 1 other player. I'd make sure that coach also specializes in the mental aspects of sports.....Yep and yep. If it requires the Twins to hire a Special Assistant to Byron Buxton, someone who also specializes in Cranial-Anus Removal Programs, then that's what needs to be done. The Twins could literally be leaving a hundred million dollars on the table here. Dedicating resources from a run-of-the-mill employee seems like a no-brainer.
April 13, 20179 yr Yep and yep. If it requires the Twins to hire a Special Assistant to Byron Buxton, someone who also specializes in Cranial-Anus Removal Programs, then that's what needs to be done. The Twins could literally be leaving a hundred million dollars on the table here. Dedicating resources from a run-of-the-mill employee seems like a no-brainer. Hi, Everybody! I'm your Cranial-Anus Removal specialist, Dr. Nick! http://blogimages.thescore.com/nfl/files/2013/01/dr.-nick.jpg
April 13, 20179 yr Author I LOVE that you posted this, I'll get to watch it later. Thank you.No problem, I was watching it last night and figured others would want to watch.
April 13, 20179 yr Just to be clear, we are giving Harold Reynolds compliments? In fairness to Reynolds, he's pretty good at baseball. He's not a great commentator but he knows his ****. I was impressed with how well he knew that this ball was live in real time while the rest of us were trying to figure it out.http://m.mlb.com/news/article/154468994/bizarre-play-at-plate-in-rangers-jays-game/ I figure he probably knows at least as much about breaking down a swing as our Parker.
April 13, 20179 yr I figure he probably knows at least as much about breaking down a swing as our Parker.Woah. A major league player as good as Parker? That's high praise. For the player.
April 13, 20179 yr Just to be clear, we are giving Harold Reynolds compliments? I've never thought he kept his eye on the ball, but I only get to see bits and pieces. to me, Buxton is like the golfer always changing things, trying to find something that works. And, always looking up to see where the ball went, instead of staring at the back of the ball. I thought those two things were so obvious they didn't need saying, frankly. I love this analogy... As an average golfer, it's incredibly difficult to progress forward when you're continuously changing your grip, how far you take your backswing, where you line up the ball, etc...
April 13, 20179 yr Damn, good stuff. Was he tracking better in September last year? Or how do we explain that? Edited April 13, 20179 yr by TheLeviathan
April 13, 20179 yr Just to be clear, we are giving Harold Reynolds compliments? At this point I'll complement Vladimir Putin if he can fix Buxton.
April 13, 20179 yr Reynolds wondered if Buxton had ever been hit in the head, which would imply Buxton is gun-shy. That he pulls his head, possibly, out of fear which he may not even be aware of. Edited April 13, 20179 yr by ScrapTheNickname
April 13, 20179 yr Damn, good stuff. Was he tracking better in September last year? Or how do we explain that?I think he was, actually. He's not the Rockies guy but it's not as straight as it is this season. http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/70087564/v1200365383/mincws-buxton-leads-off-with-insidethepark-homer
April 13, 20179 yr Reynolds wondered if Buxton had ever been hit in the head, which would imply Buxton is gun-shy. He pulls his head, possibly, out of fear. The video didn't seem to show Buxton actually pulling his head, it simply looked like he never moved it. It pretty much stayed in the same place from the time the ball was in the pitcher's glove until it was in the catcher's. And it was always in the catcher's.
April 13, 20179 yr Very persuasive. It makes as much sense as anything else that's been said. I hope Rowson and staff address it. Or fly Reynolds in and have him work with the young man. Whatever it takes. He has all the tools, the fixing needs to take place in his head.
April 13, 20179 yr I think he was, actually. He's not the Rockies guy but it's not as straight as it is this season. http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/70087564/v1200365383/mincws-buxton-leads-off-with-insidethepark-homer Well, that pitch is outside, so i'm not sure it helps a ton. I appreciate the effort, but I think it's the low and inside stuff we'd have to watch.
April 13, 20179 yr mike sixel2:54 It's April. He's 23. He only has 500ish ABs in the majors, but when should we worry about Buxton if he isn't hitting well? Keith Law2:55 I think you can worry about him now, given that he struck out a ton last year before September too. And if he starts to make more contact right now, I'd want to see him do it for a few weeks or months before thinking he's turned the corner.
April 13, 20179 yr At this point I'll complement Vladimir Putin if he can fix Buxton. I'd say a good word about ISIS.
April 13, 20179 yr The video didn't seem to show Buxton actually pulling his head, it simply looked like he never moved it. It pretty much stayed in the same place from the time the ball was in the pitcher's glove until it was in the catcher's. And it was always in the catcher's.True enough.
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