In a conference call with reporters after he signed a 1-year/$9M deal with the Washington Nationals earlier this month, second baseman Brian Dozier was asked if he was excited to get a chance to work with hitting coach Kevin Long. Dozier said he’s heard all the “launch angle” talk, but said he was an adherent before the so-called revolution had a name.
“It’s funny you say that,” Dozier said. “I’m a big fan of analytics, but I just feel that analytics, and a feel for the game, they have to coincide in order for the players to be good and for teams to be successful.