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quote:Originally posted by Rob Kremer:
The kid is pretty impressive, but I do have to wonder about that set-up with a man on base. He's got his left leg extended out so he can quickly "step" with it in order to throw down without the usual footwork.
But what happens if the pitch is in the dirt to his left or right? From that position, it seems as if it would be very hard to move laterally to block a pitch.
quote:Originally posted by jesse.burkhart:
...I think when Harper sets up with that extended left leg, he is just betting that the pitch is going to be something easy to handle...
quote:I actually saw Harper play six or seven games this summer. Interestingly, when he threw from his knees, he recorded pop times between 1.90 - 1.95; when he actually stood up to throw, the time was reduced to roughly 1.85.
quote:Originally posted by LHSdevilscatcher:
Have you all seen the video of his 502 foot homerun at tropicana field. it is amazing that at 17 this kid hit the ball that far. with a wood bat!
