Ronald Acuna Jr Hitting Mechanics

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Ronald Acuna Jr swing. Ronald Acuna Jr hits a home run and we breakdown his swing.
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[@Tommytg3]

I don’t know what it is about his swing but it is my favorite in the mlb, it’s so satisfying to watch him hit homeruns

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I agree! Thanks for watching!!!

[@carsonluttma]

Tommy Grace I know right it’s crazy it looks so smooth but it looks like he’s holding a tennis racket

[@benhoganboy]

What a unique swing. Bat is vertical at landing. Amazing how much speed and power he generates with such a short swing. EXPLOSIVE!

[@Scottsetchell]

Acuna's swing is very similar to Roberto Clemente and Ernie Banks. He's chasing a 50-50 season in 2020, one of the most exciting young players in the game.

[@zayaxander2582]

Knob down so crazy. Everyone teaches knob back pointing to the catcher. So interesting to see this. Thanks 👍

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks for watching!

[@patrickgoodman4576]

Old school fursure!

[@Algorerhythm]

Hopefully Ronald can play for many seasons (20+) and avoid the kinds of chronic injuries that plagued Andruw Jones later in his career.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I hope so!!! Thanks for watching!

[@MajorChipHazard16]

Andruw Jones was that guy!

[@aidenkaplan7699]

Thanks for the video this guy is my favorite player

[@patrickgoodman4576]

I've heard someone (probably John Smoltz) say he's similar to Roberto Clemente...speaking of smoltzy I've heard him say a couple of times he hopes RAJ can continue to hit with that style but thinks he's gonna have to make some adjustments as he gets older. I think he's got some good things going with his swing especially his pull back like you mentioned Matt. I could see him maybe shortening his stride a little to maybe get his swing more compact but I hope he doesn't change anything that takes away from the good things I see in his swing

[@hephaestus1128]

I knew his swing was unique but seeing it in slow motion I'm very impressed with how quickly his barrel gets into the zone. In this particular swing his back foot drags about 3 inches forward before he puts weight back down on it. I thought that was strange too but what do I know. It's clearly working for him.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

For sure I agree! Thanks for watching!!!

[@MajorChipHazard16]

It’s crazy that he’s been playing for the braves organization since he was 16. When he debuted 2 years ago you can tell he just belongs in the show.

[@bmilone68]

You keep saying he’s pulling his hands back but I actually believe it’s more walking/stepping away from his hands as he strides. The hands never really move back if you look at them in relation to the stands behind him, they more or less simply don’t come forward as he strides, which creates the separation and stretch. His hands are already way back in his set up and simply by leaving them there as he strides it almost creates an arm bar with his lead arm. Would you agree?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Brian Milone In my opinion if you just leave your hands And don’t actively pull back while you stride (or some will push back with lead arm a bit) The hands will come forward with the body. When I watch him he has some push back with lead arm and a little bit of pull back with rear. I like to teach pull back with Scap I feel it keeps hitter from getting that arm bar feel where they can’t turn the barrel as well. Not sure if I answered your question lol

[@bmilone68]

Antonelli Baseball I agree and that is something my son has worked very hard at and it’s paying huge dividends, I just don’t think Acuna actually pulls his hands back to create the stretch, he’s just a freakish athlete too!

[@bluebywho]

I concur, he moves forward, the bat and his hands stay back.

[@rodriguezindc]

I saw a piece on TV the other day where they compared that swing to Clemente's. Both swings look a lot like.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Very interesting!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@rodriguezindc]

Thanks, Matt! New fan here, discovered the channel about 2 weeks ago. This is really good, I'm hooked!

[@ZackGallieshaw4]

A comparison I’m surprised to have not seen is Jeter. DJ’s hands were higher than Acuña’s but they both have that barrel pointed to the ground unlike many.

[@dfboiler]

Kind of in agreement with Jose R. Would love sometime to see a side by side of same hitter but with different pitch locations and see what adjustments they make. Especially low vs high.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Good point and I'll try to do that for you. Thanks for watching!

[@beauwilliams116]

How does he get to high pitches?

[@patrickgoodman4576]

He has to think get on top and maybe flatten o

[@johnpilcherfishing5156]

Do you think with his bat not having to move so far to get in the zone he has a advantage on fast pitching. It's not wrapped around his head. It's already in the closest place to be to get in the zone by being straight up and down.

[@patrickgoodman4576]

It's a shorter swing like that but starting the bat from that position creates more arc in the swing which isn't so good if you're not trying to hit the ball in the air with Power

[@joseanthompson9069]

@@patrickgoodman4576 It works for him

[@patrickgoodman4576]

@@joseanthompson9069 it works for many hitters

[@patrickgoodman4576]

@@joseanthompson9069 there's adv/disadv to different bat angles at stance

[@MrPanthers23]

The other interesting thing he does that's different to other swings is how far away from his core his hands are at the beginning of his swing. Most players have their hands tight to the body, but not him. You can see it better from the center field angle.

[@isaiahanderson6418]

Was wondering if you’ve done Alex Bregman’s swing yet, if no then maybe you could in the future?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Will do! I have not done it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@bradymason4928]

Hey Matt can you please do a Matt carpenter swing mechanics video. I’m kinda trying to model my swing after his

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Coming soon! Thanks for watching!

[@bradymason4928]

Thanks

[@samuelbrowne5323]

Beautiful

[@AntonelliBaseball]

For sure!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@chrischitwood2734]

Curious if you believe in deceleration in the hips and torso? Looks like he also has some crossbody and a slight kickback. Most MLB players are doing the kickback which is not new-goes all the way back to Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron. Do you think this is a magic move for power?

[@bearwilkins875]

Can you do a video on how to stop barrel drag that would he me alot thanks

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I do have a couple on that. Type it into search bar and you should find it. Thanks for watching!

[@joseramonramos5557]

I will like to see pitchers attacking him up and in . To se how he adjust to it. That pitch is easy . Down mid-out 💪💪💪

[@KBradAdams]

I'll be honest I thought he would struggle with his hands doing exactly what you talk about early in the video, almost like they are disconnected from his shoulder. I thought offspeed would give him trouble or high FB's but he seems to hit whatever they throw. I wonder how many instructors have tried to change him over the years. Also do you have any videos of any NO STRIDE hitters you have Reviewed?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Good points!!! I will try to get some more videos on no striders up here. Thanks for watching!

[@MrJoeythompson10]

@@AntonelliBaseball Braves prospect Cristian Pache in his two strike approach would be great to see.

[@projectstarters450]

Hand-eye coordination, timing, and balance, period. Everything else is dogma. The greatest hitters in history all hit different. Find "your swing" with those three things.

[@patrickgoodman4576]

Matt he looks like Pete Alonso when he plants his lead foot. Did you notice that too?

[@JM-gk4wh]

He's gotta be strong as F to generate that much bat speed in such a short arc

[@Forever10Guy]

Whats your favorite baseball movie?

[@mikeb1010]

Forever10Guy SANDLOT

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Major League 1, but there are a lot close. Thanks for watching!

[@patrickgoodman4576]

Lately it's been money ball/ trouble with curve. All time I'd says it's Angels in the Outfield

[@chuc241]

I don't think he is "pulling back" I think he is creating separation with his lower half.

[@MINERCRAFTpeVSxbox]

Can you do Juan Soto next

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Will do my best! Thanks for watching!

[@jacksonstas1946]

Can u do Dansby Swanson swing?

[@davidpotter213]

Pitchers throw low and away and he doesnt hit it. swing broken down haha I'm a braves fan I would like to see what he does to get to the up and in pitch that he destroys consistently and what it is that allows to him to ever see that pitch.

[@mikeb1010]

jackson stas dansby is cheeks lol

[@jacksonstas1946]

micah bettis #1 pick in 2015 draft and he starts at shortstop. Try again

[@mikeb1010]

jackson stas lol don’t make me whip out his stats. Braves are only keeping him there cause he brings in the lady viewers. He’s still young, but he kinda sucks at the moment

[@jacksonstas1946]

micah bettis no way! Do u actually watch the games? He starts for a reason. What are your stats kid?

[@andersondavis2093]

Better be rookie of the year

[@AntonelliBaseball]

He has had a great year for sure!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@edwardpn27]

large swing ?

[@Thefvkingoat]

no small

[@calefossett8031]

If your a kid and you are trying to mimic him u have to be earlier or you will not have success