Albert Almora Jr. admitted at the start of camp that he wasn’t in a good mental space and had lost much of his confidence late in the 2019 season. That was evident in his cratered offensive production, but those who observed his demeanor recognized something was off with the normally jubilant Almora. After taking time away for rest and reflection, Almora arrived at Sloan Park with a fresh outlook and what he called “visibly different” hitting mechanics.
That’s nothing new for a man who’s undergone swing changes at an almost Heywardian pace over the course of his career, but what exactly is he talking about this time?