Coaches say Baty looks highly engaged before pitches, which has led to him anticipating plays and making quicker reads.
ATLANTA — By the end of the eighth inning Monday night, felt too fired up to immediately head into the dugout. The third baseman had just cleanly fielded a grounder off the bat of star with the bases loaded to preserve a two-run lead. So Baty lingered on the field for another moment with his arms raised. When he met , he began pumping up the veteran shortstop, slapping his own glove in jubilation while shouting with a wide smile. Advertisement That type of scene never occurred last season.
In other words, Baty was behind on pitches a lot of the time, often striking a ball too late or missing. At the plate, he was often too wide or lifted his leg too much. His approach was inconsistent which led to poor results. Early in 2024, Baty has done a better job of being selective. He has a game plan and sticks to it. While he can stand to raise his exit velocities, he is hitting balls in the air more often and making more contact.
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