Quote Originally Posted by KOdawg1 View Post
I think it was Jay Powell that said on the broadcast that he's also starting to crouch more in his stance which shortens the zone and is helping him.
That's the big thing I've noticed. It's helped his pitch recognition a little more. Cumbest has the tools to play baseball at the next level. But developmentally he's way behind because he's a 2 sport guy.

If he's ever going to get better he needs consistent plying time, which he's getting more of. If it were me he would hit in the 6 hole next weekend. You don't want to change his spot in the lineup too soon because he will get pitched a lot differently sitting in the middle of the lineup and I don't think he's ready for that.

Let him stay low pressure in the bottom half where he will have a chance to drive a few guys in and extend innings with good ABs.