Baseball players who are contact hitters have a specific set of characteristics that distinguish them from other types of hitters. They are often smaller in stature, have quicker reflexes, and a good eye for the ball. Contact hitters focus on making contact with the ball instead of trying to hit it out of the park. They aim for base hits, bunts, and sacrifice flies to move runners around the bases. Contact hitters prioritize consistency over power and often have a high batting average with fewer strikeouts than power hitters.
Baseball is a sport of strategy, and one of the most important strategic decisions a team makes is selecting their leadoff hitter. The leadoff hitter sets the tone for the game and can have a significant impact on a team's success. In this post, we'll explore what a leadoff hitter is, how they are used strategically, and some of the best leadoff hitters in MLB history.
In this podcast of Something Worth catching, former major leaguer and long-time youth instructor, Jack Perconte, along with Sam Zagorac, another long-time youth coach and owner of the Diamond Edge Academy in Willowbrook IL. discuss many of the issues of youth baseball. Additionally, this podcast ends with a hilarious, true story from Jack's playing days with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In this podcast of Something Worth catching, former major leaguer and long-time youth instructor, Jack Perconte, along with Sam Zagorac, another long-time youth coach and owner of the Diamond Edge Academy in Willowbrook IL. discuss many of the issues of youth baseball. Additionally, this podcast ends with a hilarious, true story from Jack's playing days with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
