The derby can contribute to early 2nd half slumps, unless the hitter has a natural uppercut swing e.g. Joc Pederson. I think Ohtani has a natural big swing and often overswings. That motion he has is familiar with Asian lefty hitters. They kinda fall towards first base. They don't corkscrew in place like most hitters.
The derby can contribute to early 2nd half slumps, unless the hitter has a natural uppercut swing e.g. Joc Pederson. I think Ohtani has a natural big swing and often overswings. That motion he has is familiar with Asian lefty hitters. They kinda fall towards first base. They don't corkscrew in place like most hitters.