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If he grew up with the chopping wood approach he is undergoing a Joey Bats type of swing change. He is now picking up his left foot/lowering his left shoulder loading up in a similar fashion. You have to have great balance and a quick bat to do it. Joey Bats appears to be too old to still do it, but Chelsor isn't...
You also have to keep your right elbow in and left arm high. It also helps to crowd the plate and guess inside as you either need to be constantly guessing inside or have exceptionally fast hands. I saw Chelsor several times in great position at contact and several times barring his arms (which won't work with this set up).
Anybody (Duncan) know what his hitting style was in the minors?
Hosmer also tries to get in that same position at impact, but he drops his hands a lot more looping his swing.
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