Riley Greene has one of the steepest swing paths in the game… but that’s not a bad thing.
On this week’s Off Base, I broke down what makes Greene’s swing so unique and how he’s learned to master it. Steep swing paths can produce serious backspin and carry (think: Freddy Freeman), while flat swing paths (like Alejandro Kirk’s) have their own strengths including consistent low line drives.
Neither is necessarily better than the other, but they’re just different tools in the box. The key is understanding your body and how to stay consistent with your path.
If you’re a young hitter, a parent, or a coach this is the kind of breakdown that can help you work smarter, not harder.
Catch the full conversation on Off Base Sundays at 11AM ET on MLB Network, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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