Do you remember the name John Olerud? He never played in the Minor Leagues. Signed with the Blue Jays traded to the Mariners. In 2000 I had the opportunity to sit in the Mariners dugout before the game and specifically watch the BP. Olerud swing was without effort as the exit velocity if timed would be below average. In comparison Alex Rodriguez impact was above average.
However the ball "jumped" off Olerud bat and he hit ball after ball into the seats. Both players had great careers, but different swings except their vision was exceptional and they "slowed the ball down in their mind".
Question: why did Olerud wear a helmet at 1b?
Bob