Fernando Tatis Jr. just struggled through the worst month of his career. He has yet to pull a fastball in the air.
He tinkers as much as any hitter in the game, which we saw throughout a successful year in 2025.
So what’s his best foot forward in 2026? https://t.co/i0PefzxQZ4
Fernando Tatis Jr. just struggled through the worst month of his career. He has yet to pull a fastball in the air.
He tinkers as much as any hitter in the game, which we saw throughout a successful year in 2025.
So what’s his best foot forward in 2026? https://t.co/i0PefzxQZ4
There’s no “right” way to swing. Only what’s right for the athlete.
James Wood (Aerial):
Light, bouncy jog → taller, extension-based swing → upper-half driven power
Murakami (Terrestrial):
Heavier, grounded jog → more flexion → hip-driven power
Both top 5 in HRs.
They just get there differently.
You can see it before they even swing.
The mistake?
Coaching what you think it should look like…
instead of what’s actually there.
How many hitters like Wood get told to “use their legs more”?
There’s no “right” way to swing. Only what’s right for the athlete.
James Wood (Aerial):
Light, bouncy jog → taller, extension-based swing → upper-half driven power
Murakami (Terrestrial):
Heavier, grounded jog → more flexion → hip-driven power
Both top 5 in HRs.
They just get there differently.
You can see it before they even swing.
The mistake?
Coaching what you think it should look like…
instead of what’s actually there.
How many hitters like Wood get told to “use their legs more”?