How benificial is it to switch hit in the recruiting process.
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quote:Originally posted by Prime9:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/...kjian_tim&id=5524029
Cleveland Dad,
I agree 100% with you! I feel that I did the correct thing with my son, years ago, when we decided to work exclusively to his "natural" side.
I feel good about that decision given how things have turned out for him and then I read Tim Kurjian's article on the subject just two weeks ago.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/...kjian_tim&id=5524029
quote:Originally posted by TxMom:
Every player is different. Our son began switch hitting in college and continued throughout his pro career. He's a natural lefty, who always hit from the right. His college coach encouraged him to try switch hitting.
Switch hitting improved his value by giving college and pro coaches more options within one roster spot. Also, it allowed him to better utilize his abilities...power from the left and average from the right. Whenever he slumped, he always felt he was slumping from both sides. Finally, it was one more tool in his box that helped set him apart from the competition.
quote:Originally posted by TxMom:
Every player is different... Finally, it was one more tool in his box that helped set him apart from the competition.
quote:My point is that some players may actually be more comfortable using both sides of the plate.
quote:Originally posted by bothsportsdad: One of my proudest moments was in LL when he hit one out from both sides of the plate in the same game. I will always cherish those HR balls.