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Ethan Murray — Baseball Hitting Report

Baseball Hitting Report

Ethan Murray

  • Age16 yrs
  • Height5’9”
  • Years of Playing11
  • Weight160 lbs
  • Level of PlayLevel 4 (15-16u)
  • BatsRight
  • ThrowsRight
  • GenderMale
Drill Video Recap
AI Analysis Video

Overall Summary

Strengths

Strength 1: Excellent head stability and posture throughout the swing, allowing for consistent pitch tracking and balance.

Strength 2: Good foundational mechanics, including a firm front side and an on-plane bat path, creating a high-contact swing.

Areas For Improvement

Improvement 1: Developing a more dynamic load and separation phase. Creating more ‘stretch’ between the hips and shoulders will be key to unlocking significant power gains.

Improvement 2: Refining hand path to be more direct. A slight downward drift during the load can lengthen the swing and reduce bat speed.

Hitting Mechanics Evaluation

Fundamental Assessment Score

Based on 14 components · Average 3.6/5

8 Strong 5 Developing 1 Weak
Average3.6/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes

Advanced Assessment Score

Based on 6 components · Average 3.8/5

4 Strong 2 Developing 0 Weak
Average3.8/5
012345
ComponentRatingCoach’s Notes

Recommended Drills

1

Step-Back Drill

Focus

Load & Separation

Execution

From your normal stance, take a step back with your rear foot as you load your hands. Then, stride forward into your swing. This exaggerates the feeling of coiling the hips against the torso to create stretch.

2

Top-Hand High-Tee Drill

Focus

Hand Path & Staying Connected

Execution

Set a tee at the top of the strike zone. Using your top hand only, focus on driving your hand and the knob of the bat directly to the ball. This prevents the hands from dropping and promotes a short, efficient path.

3

Kettlebell Swing-to-Hit

Focus

Kinetic Sequencing & Hip Drive

Execution

Hold a light kettlebell like a bat. Perform a few explosive kettlebell swings, focusing on the hip hinge and explosive drive. Then, immediately pick up your bat and take a swing, replicating that same hip action.

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