Spencer Jones Rebuilds Swing Using Shohei Ohtani’s ‘Toe-Down’ Template

5 months ago

Spencer Jones Rebuilds Swing Using Shohei Ohtani’s ‘Toe-Down’ Template

Jones said his whiffs showed up when “my foot was off the ground,” so he went old-school: “get your foot down.” He studied Ohtani: “The best guy with the toe-down swing,” and copied the lower-half move. Aaron Judge noticed he’s “ready to hit” once the toe-tap lands. After a 35.4% K rate, Jones is .300 with three spring homers.

By Tanish Chachra

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Michael Phelps Calls Team USA ‘Dream Team’ in Dinner Message

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Kyle Tucker Away From Dodgers Camp as Family Welcomes First Baby

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Chris Paddack Says Marlins Staff ‘Believe In Me’ After Free-Agent Leap

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