In Justin Turner’s eyes, attempting to quell a hitting slump mirrors attempting to escape from quicksand.
“The harder you try,” Turner said, “the deeper you get.”
The Red Sox infielder – a career .289 hitter who is as consistent as ever in Year 15 – recommends simplifying one’s approach as much as possible. Simplify the routine. Simplify the number of swings. Simplify the goals in the box.
It’s not about going up there and getting a hit to get out of the slump, Turner said. It’s about taking a good-at-bat and waiting for the right pitch.