In this episode, Patrick Jones, @pjonesbaseball on Twitter, discusses how to game plan against pitchers to maximize hitters' success at the plate.

Identify the Type of Pitcher

• Categorize pitchers into three types: roll-out-of-bed, double-take, and a dude based on their pitching abilities.
• Adjust hitting approach based on the type of pitcher faced.
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Analyze Pitcher Tendencies

• Look at strikeout-to-walk ratios to determine aggressiveness at the plate.
• Understand how pitchers start and finish hitters to develop a game plan.
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Study Pitch Movements

• Utilize movement plots to educate hitters on pitch movements.
• Differentiate between east-west and north-south pitchers to adjust hitting strategy.
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Create Individualized Plans

• Tailor game plans for each hitter based on their understanding of pitch movements.
• Emphasize sticking to the plan to beat the pitcher and avoid falling into their traps.

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Patrick Jones, a former hitting coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization and founder of Patrick Jones Baseball, discusses swing decisions. In this episode, Patrick breaks down the definition of the strike zone, how to improve swing decisions, MLB hitters who have improved their swing decisions, and drills you can do with your hitters to help them improve their swing decisions.

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Episode 351: Patrick Jones (https://twitter.com/pjonesbaseball) explains 6 different ways to help hitters hit slow pitching.

Timestamps:

[00:51] Managing Expectations

[04:17] Shrinking the Zone

[08:15] Overcoming the Challenge of Slow Pitching

[09:48] Balancing Aggression, Exaggerating Approach, and Staying Relaxed

[12:57] Be Specific

[14:11] Sacrificing an At-Bat

[18:47] Practice Being Late

A-Rod HR

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