The reason is simple. Lefties carry their swings into their progress toward first base. It’s a much smoother transition to base running because their shoulders and hips are already rotating that direction. Righties after finishing their swing have to change directions.
There are some athletes that transcend the sport so much that even casual non-fans can see the absolute beauty on how they play. Barry Sanders did that for NFL, Michael Jordan did that for the NBA, and Ken Griffey Jr did that for the MLB.
Tony Gwynn anyone? Just because he wasn't a prototypical HR hitter doesn't mean he shouldn't be mentioned. The guy never struck out and rarely swung and missed.
its because when they swing the unconscious thought of going to first base after you hit the ball the left handed batter is already being taken to first base upon the completion of the swing whereas upon completion of the swing on a right handed batter it is taking him towards 3rd base and upon completion of the swing he has to turn back around to run towards 1st base. If they changed the rules and ran clock wise instead of counter clockwise the right handed batter would have that sweet left handed swing. IMO right behind Jr. from the left side would be Joc Pederson, and the best swing from the right side is Mike Trout, and Alex Bregman
The most smoothest was griffey hands down! And was probably the reason 80% of the others had a smooth swing.... but the most violent swing in my opinion was Gary Sheffield, he was aggressive af lmao
Daryl Strawberry had one hell of a swing as well! Fans would come early just to watch his batting practice! Donnie Baseball as well! Both phenomenal lefty swings as well! ✌️
It’s the pivot to 1st base. The fluid turn, naturally turning on the ball and continuing the motion to 1st base. That is the answer
The reason is simple. Lefties carry their swings into their progress toward first base. It’s a much smoother transition to base running because their shoulders and hips are already rotating that direction. Righties after finishing their swing have to change directions.
No one ever talks about Strawberry and Eric Davis. These guys were tall, finished long, against a firm front side, as smooth as any of these guys!!
There are some athletes that transcend the sport so much that even casual non-fans can see the absolute beauty on how they play. Barry Sanders did that for NFL, Michael Jordan did that for the NBA, and Ken Griffey Jr did that for the MLB.
Jr's home run swings were exclamated by the bat drop.
Tony Gwynn anyone? Just because he wasn't a prototypical HR hitter doesn't mean he shouldn't be mentioned. The guy never struck out and rarely swung and missed.
its because when they swing the unconscious thought of going to first base after you hit the ball the left handed batter is already being taken to first base upon the completion of the swing whereas upon completion of the swing on a right handed batter it is taking him towards 3rd base and upon completion of the swing he has to turn back around to run towards 1st base. If they changed the rules and ran clock wise instead of counter clockwise the right handed batter would have that sweet left handed swing. IMO right behind Jr. from the left side would be Joc Pederson, and the best swing from the right side is Mike Trout, and Alex Bregman
i'm sorry but putting any of those in conversation with griffey is criminal. there is none sweeter.
There is a thing is soccer too about being a lefty. If you go to a pick up game you're almost seen as a mystical creature.
Ken's swing was a thing of pure beauty. Most exciting player in the league for many years.
Griffey, one of if not the best best hr swings of all time. The follow through was perfect
The set up, shoulder turn, tempo, follow through... Griffey Jr. had it all.
John Olerud!!!! Beautiful Swing
Griffey Jr. had the most natural swing I've ever seen. For my top 3 sweetest swings ever: Griffey Jr. , Will Clark, and Don Mattingly.
None of those other lefty hitters swung like Griffey. Even if he was a righty - that swing is liquid smoke.
The most smoothest was griffey hands down! And was probably the reason 80% of the others had a smooth swing.... but the most violent swing in my opinion was Gary Sheffield, he was aggressive af lmao
Daryl Strawberry had one hell of a swing as well! Fans would come early just to watch his batting practice! Donnie Baseball as well! Both phenomenal lefty swings as well! ✌️
Jr., Bonds, & Will had the best smooth swings ever for me.
I MISS THIS ERA OF BASEBALL 😢😢 PLEASE COME BACK 90'S..PLEASE WE MISS YOU
Interesting seeing the mirrored images. Thats how it looks in australia