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

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

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

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

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