Comments on: Motivation for Bobby Crosby? Not a problem

By: S Smith

S Smith — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:13:41 +0000

Does anyone know where I can find free online grant applications?

By: Bee

Bee — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:51:19 +0000

Oops, I meant low and outside pitches. Sorrry!

By: Bee

Bee — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:50:19 +0000

Ir’s obvious watching Crosby swing that he needs to make some changes. As OaklandSi says, his swing is way too “long and loopy.” He has been told this in the past and for a short while he shortens up his swing and he gets hits. Then for some reason he reverts to his old bad habits, probably trying to hit home runs rather than get hits. More often than not he strikes out on low and inside pitches. It is really frustrating to watch. My husband has gotten really sick of me yelling these things at the TV screen when he’s at bat.

He also needs to keep his front hip closed longer, that will keep him from pulling off the ball. Shortening his swing and keeping his hip closed longer will solve most of his hitting problems, and the pitchers won’t get away with pitching low and away nearly as much because he will be able to reach those pitches if they are over the plate. He also needs to know when to lay off the low and outside pitches, his nemisis.

By: OaklandSi

OaklandSi — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:15:58 +0000

My impression of Crosby has always been that he wants to do well and that he is trying to figure out how to improve. That said, it is perplexing that nobody has been able to help him to shorten up his swing (it is real long and loopy, and he actually pulls back alot when he is about to swing) and improve his stance enough. Hey, if McGwire’s tips turn out to do the trick, great!