This is the fourth installment in a five-part series examining how swing biomechanics and the proliferation of technological tools are helping hitters.
- Part 1 explored the history of this field and the origin of a few key devices.
- Part 2 looked at newly emphasized swing traits and how they’re being applied.
- Part 3 examined the mental aspects of hitting and the visual cues that batters must look for while in the box.
This story covers the acceptance and application of third-party technologies and new-age coaches by the MLB establishment.