Feb 6, 2023 · Pitches in the shadow zone (that is to say the edges of the strike zone) were the real driver behind Springer’s increased swing rate. In fact, they accounted for 80% of his year-over-year...

George Springer RF | Bats/Throws: R/R | 6' 3" 220LBS | Age: 35 Draft: 2011 | Rd: 1, #11, Houston Astros | Connecticut

4 RF George Springer Overall. 76. Bats. R. Throws. R. Secondary. LF, CF. Weight. 220 lbs. Height. 6'3" Age. 34. Born. Connecticut. Used In. CON R. 55. CON L. 41. POW R ... Quirks. Breaking Ball Hitter Excels at hitting breaking balls Bad Ball Hitter Excels at hitting balls out of the strike zone Trends. The data represents the best price at ...

He needs to keep improving his pitch recognition and feel for the strike zone, but he isn't afraid to draw a walk. With his plus speed and arm strength, Springer can play center or right field....

Mar 31, 2024 · Springer isn’t going to hit 50 homers, but the threat of power is so important to who he is as a hitter. Pitchers could attack the zone too comfortably last season. Springer wasn’t pulling the ball nearly as often or driving it as consistently.

Jul 10, 2024 · His adjusted stance allows him now cover the bottom center part of the strike zone, whereas his previous stance would result in Springer making weak contact on the ground, on the vast majority of pitches in the lower quadrants. Springer has gotten back to driving the ball in the air, and it's paying off in a major way.

Jul 30, 2019 · All three were in zone 5 of the diagram below, a 8” x 6.6” square in the middle of the zone, with speeds of 91 mph or below. In the last one George Springer is taking a first pitch strike right down the middle of the plate.

Oct 15, 2014 · George Springer. You’d never guess it by looking at his strikeout numbers, but per Correct% at least, George Springer was actually the most disciplined hitter in baseball in 2014. The...

Aug 10, 2023 · George Springer and manager John Schneider were ejected after this called strike three and they were LIVID. With two on and two out, the called third strike was a bit low, especially with the...

Aug 10, 2023 · In the top of the seventh inning, with two on and none out, George Springer stepped up to the plate to face Trevor Stephan with his team trailing 4-3. In a two-two count, Springer held off on a pitch that appeared to be just below the bottom of the strike zone.