Burriss and heavier bat

by haverecords on Aug 17, 2008 12:08 PM PDT Comment 22 comments

So far today, Burriss has turned in what may well be his best left handed at bats this year. With his run scoring liner (yes, a liner off his bat!), Krukow mentioned that not only have the giants been working with him on his swing, but he is now using a 'bigger' bat. By 'bigger' I assume they mean heavier, and if indeed that is the case I am happy to see it (and I know Sharksrog is too). Both of us--along with others--have advocated his using a heavy bat as they did earlier in baseball, as it would likely improve his line drive ability, and perhaps give something of a threat of an extra base hit. I'd like to find out how heavy a bat he is now using (perhaps we shall call for Baggs; in any case, a welcome direction

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Yes.

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by Idaho Nick on Aug 17, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Moral turpitude is highly under valued.

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by daveinexile on Aug 18, 2008 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is he going to be using a heavier bat hitting right handed too? He’s hitting .314 right handed so hopefully we aren’t changing anything (unless of course he could improve on that .072 ISO).

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by Azmanz on Aug 17, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Don’t know. Using different bats depending on which side of the plate you’re on would seem odd. Anyone ever heard of hitters doing this?

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by Goofus on Aug 17, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think it's that odd

Many switch hitters have completely different swings from each side, I don’t think different bats is much of a stretch.

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by Bhaakon on Aug 17, 2008 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

But it makes it hard if you want to do this

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by Goofus on Aug 18, 2008 7:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would think he’s using a different bat altogether. Lansford recently was commenting on how he wanted Manny to stop slapping at the ball when he batted LH. He thinks he’s capable of driving the ball to the gaps. I would agree, he has a solid frame, he should be able to drive the ball.

by Hobbes2d on Aug 17, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If he’s slapping the ball when he’s hitting left handed, and driving the ball when he’s hitting right handed, I think a much more efficient cure for that would be to eliminate the whole left handed side of the equation.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 17, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

But typically people with Burress’ speed they want to be switch hitters, that way he can get more cheap hits from the left side.

by Hobbes2d on Aug 18, 2008 1:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve always wondered about that. Yes, you’re closer to first base in the batter’s box, but you also tend to hit more balls to the right side of the infield, which makes you an easier out.

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by Goofus on Aug 18, 2008 7:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did you say the Giants’ coaches are actually working with him and it’s paying off?? Hard to believe. I expect him to revert back to his groundball and popup hitting self in a couple of days. Actually, this is one of the many reasons why Manny should still be in the minors. He should be working these things out down there, not learning them on the fly against major league pitching.

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by rxmeister on Aug 18, 2008 4:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes because veterans players don’t ever need to make adjustments and get help from coaches….

Burriss should be in the minors, but he’s not. And he hasn’t exactly played poorly to indicate that he doesn’t belong in the majors right now. Rushed or not, he has played well and continues to make adjustments, which is the most encouraging sign you could get for any young player. That they are LEARNING and trying to improve. He’ll be fine.

by Hobbes2d on Aug 18, 2008 4:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lansford is the first Giants hitting coach I’ve liked since I don’t remember when.

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by oldjacket on Aug 18, 2008 6:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You won’t be saying that when you catch him in bed with your woman.

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by Goofus on Aug 18, 2008 7:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

slut

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 18, 2008 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lansford is a slut. Just last week, I caught him in bed with oldjacket’s woman.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I didn’t say Goofus is the first Giants hitting coach I’ve liked since I don’t remember when.

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by oldjacket on Aug 18, 2008 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bobby Bonds?
But then I have fond memories of him as player so I just might not be a good juror on this.

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by daveinexile on Aug 18, 2008 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I actually liked that Bobby served as the first base coach as well as the hitting coach. don’t know why, really, but that always appealed to me.

BTW, what ever happened to Wendell Kim? Loved that guy.

by tyrannoman on Aug 18, 2008 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wave ’em in Wendell! Last I heard he was managing somewhere in the minors.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 18, 2008 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Krukow talked about Manny's swing on KNBR this am

Said he’s totally changed his swing from the left side. Not sure of the particulars (i was still waking up), but he said it’s not as flat and is producing more power.

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by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 9:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs