MLB: Fernando Tatis Jr. Swing Breakdown (the reason he's special) | Baseball Hitting Tips

[@Epiccontent34]

Fire rap, amazing video. Also, ever since I started watching these, my confidence has sky rocketed dude. I am hitting over .750 with 11 homers so far. Thank you so much.

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Teal! What's goin on man? Thank you for watching this video. I appreciate you. glad you liked the rap. Please hit the like button for me and subscribe to the channel. Also, congrats on all your success! wishing you 10times more...just keep working hard and believing in yourself.

[@Epiccontent34]

@@JermaineCurtis55 tysm man!

[@Nik_21p1aza]

.750 is crazy af bro

[@kellymoulin37]

Good stuff, appreciate the added bonus drills, will defintely give them a try. Thanks

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you Kelly for watching all the way until the end. I appreciate you. Please hit the like button and subscribe. Thank you again and let me know how it goes.

[@ThekiBoran]

Have you tried front arm only swings?

[@clinto19]

This is world class instruction right here…been around the game a long time and videos like this make me realize how much I still need to learn. Thanks for dropping knowledge bombs my man.

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you Clint! I appreciate you watching

[@henrybasila163]

Amazing video as usual, and I haven’t even finished watching. Started typing this after I heard the BARS!

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Hahahaha my man Henry. Love it. Thank you

[@roccoisfat3184]

Awesome video Mr.Curtis. Could you go more into the towel rinse section? That was the only part I was confused about. Thanks!!!

[@forrestkistner1493]

The freestyle bruh 💀

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Hahaha don't be hating on my freestyle lmao

[@jlmoneybags]

Bryce Harper has a similar two strike approach, he has more of a toe tap on two strikes as opposed to a significant leg lift prior to two strikes. Both guys have great swings

[@tobintime6960]

Love the freestyle man!! 😂😂 also great video

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Haha thanks Tobin time!

[@ethanstem1079]

One of the greatest hitting videos I've ever seen, thank you!

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you Ethan! I appreciate you

[@hilarybernstein4823]

Your video have helped me so much! Thank you!

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Hey Hilary! Thank you for watching. Glad I could help. Going to be releasing more of those soon. Please subscribe and hit theblike button for me.

[@carrellyfisher4218]

I DO LIKE THE WAY YOU EXPALAIN HOW TO BE CONFORTABLE WENT YOU ARE BATTING ON THE HOME PLAY , THANK YOU .

[@devanmeran6209]

Watched you channel grow still long ways to go but once i seen even your first couple videos ik you were the gem the baseball community needed thank you

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you Devan! I truly appreciate you

[@Nguyen9191]

I think Bo Bichette has a 2 strike approach at the plate too. A breakdown of him would be cool too!

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you! I appreciate you. I will give into him soon.

[@jameshawkins5707]

This is a great video!!!!! Ill be using this with my high school team!! The SWAG is so key!.. we dedicate a full week to working on confidence and the art of the swag! “Break the pitcher, before they breaks you”

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Love it! Thanks for watching and commenting James. Let me know how it goes with you and your team.

[@rslwannabe9475]

James Hawkins... How far can most of your highschool players hit off a batting tee? Im trying to reach 250 before i play for my first year of highschool

[@jameshawkins5707]

@@rslwannabe9475 ill be honest its not really the distance off a TEE. It’s how you use the TEE. You we at to practice hitting to all fields, moving the Tee and not changing the mechanics nor your swing

[@rslwannabe9475]

@@jameshawkins5707 noted

[@SanctuaryGardenLiving]

Man you got great content! Only a matter of time before your channel blows up.

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you Michael! I appreciate you

[@michaelpercy8692]

I’ve only played baseball once for like a month 5 years ago. I just love baseball and tatis made me fall in love with the sport so I wanna hit like him. His swing is so agile

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Yeah, he has an amazing swing. Life his movements.

[@AlwaysPutnWork]

Dawg I love this video... I watch this all the time!!!

[@calvinhosch9632]

This is has helped me so much as a hitter

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thanks for watching and commenting Calvin! Don't forget to subscribe 😉

[@Tomas-ql9yo]

Love your voice so calming. You produced great content Congratulations

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you Tomas! I appreciate you

[@romandario4336]

Thank you great video brother

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you R. Da for watching. I appreciate you.

[@LongHaulTrucker4Life]

As someone who's born raised in SD, he's a stand out.. I'm already a fan of this dude 👍

[@jeremyhernandez9327]

Bo bichette has a two strike approach as well check it out!

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you Jeremy! I appreciate you watching the video...and commenting!

[@justone9964]

One of the best instructional videos I’ve seen. Thanks for making this!

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Hey just 1, Thank you for watching. Check out my Barry Bonds breakdown. I believe you will love it.

[@timothy4928]

I am interested in anything you think will help my kids you have been 100% blessing thank you

[@hilarybernstein4823]

I also love the bonus drills.😊

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you!!!

[@rey.hh2]

How is this not viral dude these are some helpful tips

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thanks man! glad you liked the video. Please share to your friends!!

[@rey.hh2]

Yep!I will!!

[@Miller_fan_page]

Thank you for breaking that down and showing us those drills. I've been struggling and this seems to be helping a lot.

[@tisy033]

Hey jermaine you remember going and helping out the travel ball team in Priniville Oregon well I was on that team and thanks for everything your an inspiration too us all

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Hey, how's it going? Of course, I remember. How old are you now??

[@tisy033]

It’s going super cool and we are 15 now

[@JermaineCurtis55]

@@tisy033 Dang man...you guus are getting big. Are you still playing baseball?

[@zechariahhaney6021]

This is gold! Thank you!

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you Zechariah! I appreciate you

[@treehousesd]

Awesome video yet again Jermaine! Great job!

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you for watching all of this video! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bteezythetruth1741]

I appreciate the tips heard great things of the baller u were from my dad when y’all played on the mustangs he was Ricardo Sanchez

[@bteezythetruth1741]

Any tips for me I cannot stay back I am jumping forward on everything

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Tell Richie I said hello...and reach out anytime. I would say to stay back there are a million things you can do. I really like the bounce drill where you have your dad bounce the ball to you and you have to hit. The key here is that if you move forward or lung then you will not hit the ball well. So the drill forces you to stay back to hit. Try that drill and then reach back after

[@bteezythetruth1741]

@@JermaineCurtis55 ok I will thank you 🙏

[@atticus.gonzalez]

love the video! Awesome stuff !

[@chrismcmillan6104]

Great Video, thanks for the tips coach!

[@A1234-d8y]

Can you do Ken Griffey Jr?

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Yes, I put it on the to-do list. Thank you Aiden for watching! Please share

[@edwardmurray80]

Awesome video! Will share it with my team!

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Please do! Thank you and let me know how it goes.

[@liamkemeza5414]

I love these breakdown videos and I think they are so helpful! Are there any drills you would recommend for someone who is recovering from a broken wrist?

[@cctxsurf]

Thank you so much sir.

[@peter-ei8ce]

Awesome stuff brother and thank you!!!

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thanks Peter for watching! Please subscribe and check out a few other of my videos. I think you will like them.

[@luisp2584]

The towel rinse you do that mid swing?

[@JermaineCurtis55]

No, just before you swing..

[@luisp2584]

@@JermaineCurtis55 Thank you.

[@BibleTV]

Bo Bichette also has 2 strike approaching like Tatis Jr.

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you Yi!

[@owenkirchner7142]

Byron Buxton does no stride with 2 strikes sometimes, I have been doing this with 2 since my hitting coach told me to.

[@RG-zw5wc]

I coach travel ball. Good stuff bro. New sub

[@sulaymankone6139]

What an alternative we can used for a tee

[@JermaineCurtis55]

You can use a partner to do front toss, side toss, or batting practice. BUT, if you are alone, you can just toss it up to yourself and hit it. I used to do this and it helped me a lot.

[@sulaymankone6139]

@@JermaineCurtis55 okayy Thank you so much

[@andrewaaberg482]

Love your videos! What do you make of Tatis' PED suspension? Do you think PEDs have played into his success to this point? Or do you think that was a slipup from a kid under immense pressure(Or actually ringworm, which I don't think anyone believes?")

[@narellstallworth2851]

Great video!

[@jacksonhorton24]

juan soto has a great 2 strike approach

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you Sharkb8 for watching!

[@jeongwanson8078]

Can you do one for tim amderson?

[@crackerjackB]

This guy! Tatie is good too

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Agreed. He is really good. Thanks for watching & commenting Desi.

[@patrickgoodman4576]

2 strike approach guys: bo bichette, Anthony rizzo, Bryce Harper, Miguel Cabrera trea turner just off top of my head

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you Patrick!

[@treehousesd]

Great vid. Love the rap. (:

[@JermaineCurtis55]

hahaha I thought I would add something a bit more different from other people that are doing videos like that. I was wondering if the rap would hit in a positive way or not. Thanks for watching!

[@treehousesd]

@@JermaineCurtis55 Videos are awesome. More rap would be great. Heck, some costumes could be thrown in too, why not.

[@JermaineCurtis55]

@@treehousesd hahah Very true! I will keep them coming.

[@gav1x382]

Hey thanks so much for making this video it was extremely helpful. Is there any way I could send you some of my swings and you could help me work on them thanks 🙏🏿

[@Nik_21p1aza]

If you ever feel useless remember the thumbnail exists

[@JermaineCurtis55]

😄 ahha

[@ogfranco2001]

Elijah green has a similar two strike approach

[@tmh505]

I have noticed bo on the blue jays has a very different swing with 2 strikes

[@tobintime6960]

Hey! I got a question for you, do you think fernando’s load is good because his hands kind of almost drop. For Mike trout his load is where his load is like tatis jr but his hands are sorta higher so he come down to the ball

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Yeah, its not a problem with his hands because he gets them back up to where it needs to be. I did the same thing when I played - my hands woukd drop but they would get back up. This was more of a timing technique for me.

[@tobintime6960]

@@JermaineCurtis55 Which load do you like more Trout or Tatis jr? 🧐

[@JermaineCurtis55]

@@tobintime6960 man.. to be honest, I like trouts. What about you?

[@tobintime6960]

@@JermaineCurtis55 I also like trout his swing is so smooth!!

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Yeah for sure.

[@stansmith2188]

Bo bichette has a two strike approach to

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thanks Stan! I appreciate it. I will look more into him.

[@stansmith2188]

@@JermaineCurtis55 no prob dude it’s very quick and basically a toe tap. One thing I’ve always been curious about is what separates the swings and hitters of different levels, so players in college, the minors, and the mlb especially with guys that have a near perfect swing in college or lower levels

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Mindset. Guys at the major leagues are animals. We always had this discussion at the MLB level...it was basically, would you play LeBron James 1on1. Every player said yes, and believed wholeheartedly that they could win. They loved the challenge. At the lower levels, I would say 10to20% would say the same.

[@killafortnite1734]

Can you show an example of walking out your swing.

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Yes sir, watch my Barry Bonds breakdown. I do a drill that shows you what you want.

[@OKHSFB_Gameday]

What do you mean by a B or C swing

[@JermaineCurtis55]

For example; a 2-strike choke up hitting approach is a B-swing.

[@OKHSFB_Gameday]

@@JermaineCurtis55 makes a lot more sense now.

[@jamesfishel34]

Cody Bellinger had a two strike approach in the playoffs especially in 2018 to just gain contact and less power

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Oh yeah, thank you for this James.

[@CaliRican787]

Save the video… definitely is going to be useful w my 6 years old… we have a lot to work on… thanks

[@shaunaroth297]

What base do you play in the MLB?

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Utility

[@ljvallot8255]

Since he’s righty, he pivots to 3rd base, turning on the ball and Carry to 3rd base

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Amazing, Thanks for the input...and for watching LJ!

[@rslwannabe9475]

@@JermaineCurtis55 I think fernando needs to rotate on his frontleg more. Other than that it looks good. Nvm just that one swing he fell back on.

[@ThekiBoran]

The extension of the back arm shouldn't happen until after contact. See Ruth and Griffey.

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Awesome! Thanks for watching Boran!

[@ThekiBoran]

I think swing instructors should come together and choose the player with the best mechanics of all time and then just teach those mechanics. I nominate Ken Griffey Jr. That way, in the future, when you do a swing analysis of player X you simple highlight the weaknesses in the swing or, if player X has ideal mechanics you say that.

[@JermaineCurtis55]

That would be a fun idea.

[@nickbarikmo9542]

Hey could u do a Nolan arenado breakdown?

[@JermaineCurtis55]

NICK, Sorry for the late reply. I'm on it!!! Also, thank you for watching. How did you like this breakdown?

[@drbriee1531]

Arozarena next ?

[@JermaineCurtis55]

I am thinking of doing Arozarena for sure. I think he would be a good one to breakdown. Thanks Doug for watching!

[@kenchwin7110]

Juan Soto two strike approach

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Oh yeah...He is amazing! I'm creating a swing breakdown about him as I type this. Be on the lookout for it. Thank you Kenchong!

[@davidboatman925]

Bichette of the Jays uses a two strike approach

[@TibisayMargaritaCaigua]

Señores por favor seria excelente la traducción en español.

[@GratefulButGreedy]

Bars🔥😂😂

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you Trey hahaha

[@coconutvr25]

Bryce Harper does something different on 2strike approach

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Awesome. Thanks for watching Coconut

[@MilesB]

Get ate like a birfday cake? WWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA? So enjoy your vids. By the way, this popped up on my KZbin home screen. The YT algo is giving you some love!

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Hahahhaaha thanks so much for watching. I'm pumped the YT algo is showing a little love. It's super niche but I guess the content was good. I have a question for you; I am wanting to target a bigger audience. The swing breakdown niche is so tiny. I'm really surprised the YT Algo recommended my video to you. Anyways, How would you go about targeting a wider audience?

[@MilesB]

@@JermaineCurtis55 it's simple… Make more videos that are relevant to a broader audience. Consider this swing breakdown as a "show" on your "network"... Just like how ESPN has SportsCenter, they have their reality shows like dream job, pardon the interruption... They have variety in their lineup of shows from their network. You can build out this same type of variety in this same principle of running a "network" from your KZbin channel... Group everything together in playlists and KZbin will see the relevance over time as you continue to build out more of these shows

[@JermaineCurtis55]

That makes sense. Thank you! I had watched a video where Graham Stephan was talking about the YT Algorithm... Basically, it was about niching down on content so the algorithm promotes you and your followers actually watch the content you put out. So I was struggling with it...because I didn't want my channel to be only about swing breakdowns. I am sure I could have a group and build something like Paul Reddick but really don't want to be known as that guy. hahah if that makes sense. But thank you!

[@MilesB]

@@JermaineCurtis55 I get you... This 'concept' comes from Derral Eves' $2000 KZbin course... Here is another one of his students who went through that course and is having success with the 'shows' method: kzbin.info/door/H0LUzFvtwb5B8EfVCF5uwg Notice when you scroll her page.... Manufactured homes/mobile is 1 show... DIY stuff is another show... Reaction videos is another... Man, that could be fun... "MLB Player reacts to Hollywood Baseball scenes" Reaction vids work well in many niches right now. But whether you do that or just other aspects of the game, give yourself freedom to test things... Look for the SPIKES in data and love from the algo/viewers (long average view duration, lotsa views, etc) and do more of what works.

[@JermaineCurtis55]

That's a great idea. I, actually, have made several reaction videos. Just hadn't put it out because I thought it would crush my views and channel. Thanks for the help...I will definitely start enjoying the process more and just adding value to my audience.

[@ogescobar2]

Ayyyy man. Can I send you my videos so you can tell me what you think about my swing ?

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Send it to me through instagram - @JermaineCurtis1

[@bzquad2408]

Juan Soto has a 2 strike approach

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you B-squad! I appreciate it. I'm going to drive into him soon.

[@randyTwillems]

This is like the bible of at bat 🙏🏽

[@barrygreen9785]

Good stuff! We are not FTJ

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Very true

[@repone817]

So my son is 14 and coaches always tell him to get inside of the plate to hit outside pitches lol is that ok?

[@JermaineCurtis55]

You mean, get closer to the plate so he can hit the outside the plate?

[@repone817]

Yes. You know how you said Tatis has distance from the plate. His coach usually tells him to get closer to the plate. Usually because ump calls outside a couple inches. Where are you located?

[@JermaineCurtis55]

@@repone817 what the coach is saying makes sense. Especially, at that level. At the big leagues the strike zone is small. So I would agree with your coach to have your son get closer to the plate. Baseball and life are the same. Gotta make adjustments in between the lines.

[@cowboyspace1]

What is canye west doing here

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Hahaha

[@nictyrpenou]

Michael Brantley 2 strike approach

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thanks Nic for commenting and letting me know. Please consider subscribing and joining the team! also thank you for watching!!

[@nictyrpenou]

@@JermaineCurtis55 i got you with the sub, do you have any videos up about seeing the ball quickly out of the hand? I get frozen some times on hanging curveballs that start up and in.

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thats a tough pitch to hit. My guess is that you are too close to the plate.

[@nictyrpenou]

@@JermaineCurtis55 that would make sense i stand right on the edge of the box and haven’t really tried moving a bit further away. Thanks for the help

[@progaemer.6730]

Bryce Harper does something similar with his leg-kick

[@fabiannavarro9341]

G. Torres Yankees

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you Fabian!

[@johnfuduric1442]

Juan Soto and Bo Bichette change their swings with 2 strikes. Well change their stride not swing

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Interesting. That's great to hear. I might have to break them down. Thank you!

[@benjaminhansen9096]

Bryce Harper has 2 strike approach

[@edcampbell8176]

Bo Bichette eliminates leg kick with 2 strikes

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I will check him out.

[@El-BalbinoClassico]

Bryce Harper

[@savageace335]

Would if someone like me is popping up the ball

[@cincadedelzell1698]

Could you review my swing? Through email?

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Send it over at [e-mail]

[@ejtaylor27]

Lol

[@JermaineCurtis55]

Thanks for watching!

[@devenhaywood1642]

Can you do Juan Soto please?

[@JermaineCurtis55]

I believe I might do Lindor, or Arenado Next, and then do Juan Soto. But yeah, he is in the to-do list. Thanks Deven for watching the entire video.