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Javier Baez & Francisco Lindor Comparative Analysis
• Baez more reliant/comfortable using backhand on balls to his R compared to Lindor
• High rate of 2-hand reception due to position demands & shifts —> GBs not needing extensive range
• Majority 2-Step & 4-Step footwork
• Baez more reliant/comfortable using backhand on balls to his R compared to Lindor
• High rate of 2-hand reception due to position demands & shifts —> GBs not needing extensive range
• Majority 2-Step & 4-Step footwork
Right Lane 2-Hand
• Generally balls close to starting point w/ some time on the clock
• Lindor working hard w/ feet to get to the R of the ball & step into it R, L
• Baez more reliant on hands & arm strength, stepping L, R pre-catch
• Generally balls close to starting point w/ some time on the clock
• Lindor working hard w/ feet to get to the R of the ball & step into it R, L
• Baez more reliant on hands & arm strength, stepping L, R pre-catch
No Step Footwork
• Typically on backhands where momentum takes them backwards —> L, R footwork at reception; often times R foot landing after the catch
• Planting R foot & pushing off of it, relying on arm strength
• Typically on backhands where momentum takes them backwards —> L, R footwork at reception; often times R foot landing after the catch
• Planting R foot & pushing off of it, relying on arm strength
R Lane One Hand
•Generally slower hit balls where they can charge
• Allows them to start running toward 1B post-catch to gain momentum & take the stress off their arm
•Generally slower hit balls where they can charge
• Allows them to start running toward 1B post-catch to gain momentum & take the stress off their arm
Last but not least, SS Fly Ball & Line Drive breakdown by hitter handedness.
• Interesting contrast between Baez & Lindor on fly balls (LHH vs RHH) - points to small sample size as well as possible other variables
• Interesting contrast between Baez & Lindor on fly balls (LHH vs RHH) - points to small sample size as well as possible other variables
