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sports2 years ago

Trea Turner Struggles to Find Answers During Career-Worst Slump.

Trea Turner, star shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies, is struggling through the worst slump of his career, with a .256/.303/.390 batting line and a career-high chase rate of 37%. Turner's hitting coach, Kevin Long, believes that Turner is being too hard on himself and needs to relax and trust his abilities. Turner is frustrated with his inconsistency and is trying to find a balance between being aggressive and not chasing pitches. Despite the struggles, the Phillies have faith in Turner and are waiting for him to break out of his slump.

via The Athletic|
#chasing-pitches#hitting-slump#kevin-long
sports2 years ago

Phillies' Castellanos and Wheeler lead team to series win over Rockies.

Cristian Pache, who struggled offensively in his previous big league stints, has found success with the Philadelphia Phillies thanks to hitting coach Kevin Long's adjustments to his mechanics. Long focused on getting Pache to hit the ball in the air more, resulting in a ground-ball rate of just 38.9% with the Phillies. Pache has already accumulated eight hits with the Phillies, the same amount he had in 72 career plate appearances with the Braves. His latest performance showcased his potential with two hits and a diving catch in the outfield.

via MLB.com|
#baseball#cristian-pache#hitting-mechanics
sports2 years ago

Edmundo Sosa's Versatility Shines for Phillies

Edmundo Sosa, who was acquired by the Phillies for JoJo Romero, is proving to be an offensive force in addition to his strong defense. Batting .343, Sosa drove in the winning run with a two-out single against the Rockies and made some impressive plays in the field. Hitting coach Kevin Long has been working with Sosa to improve his offense, and Sosa credits Long for his progress. Sosa brings energy and a strong work ethic to the field every day, and his contributions are helping the Phillies succeed.

via NBC Sports|
#defense#edmundo-sosa#kevin-long