In Episode 56 of The Lab, Jim and Jake break down a hitter seeking to switch-hit. Plus, the guys discuss the latest between Yermin Mercedes and Tony LaRussa, how Jim would run an organization, and the athleticism of today’s players.
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Episode Notes:
1:30: Jim vs. spam caller
5:00 – Yermin Mercedes vs. Tony LaRussa
13:00 – Willy Adames trade and a Jim shout out
16:00 – How Jim would run an organization
29:00 – Jim loves Creed 2
31:00 – Lack of skill from players in today’s game?
34:00 – Reasons to learn to switch hit
40:00 – When to start switch-hitting
45:00 – Is it worth switch-hitting?
48:00 – How one becomes a successful switch-hitter
50:00 – How playing hockey could help with learning to switch-hit
54:00 – Dividing your time between both sides
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