MILWAUKEE — Detroit Tigers infielder Zach McKinstry, a left-handed hitter who has played for three teams in parts of four seasons, watched Rafael Devers and José Ramírez take batting practice at Comerica Park.
Devers, a left-handed hitter, is a two-time All-Star for the Boston Red Sox. Ramírez, a switch-hitter, is a four-time All-Star for the Cleveland Guardians. McKinstry noticed something about their swing mechanics.
"Their front shoulders are so on plane (with the ball)," McKinstry said. "That's my thought process. Maybe if I get my hands above the ball, my shoulders will stay more level.