Brett Baty, during spring training, emphasizes a simplified approach to batting, focusing on swinging at strikes and taking balls. He showcased his capability by hitting his first home run and maintaining a strong batting average. Manager Carlos Mendoza praises Baty's rhythm and control over the strike zone, highlighting his effective swing adjustments. Despite a promising spring, Baty's challenge remains in translating this success to the regular season, where past performances have not met expectations. He cites a more athletic setup and a focus on bat control as key areas of improvement.
I'm just focused on swinging at strikes and taking balls, in the simplest form," Baty told The Post during the Mets' 8-5 spring training loss.
There's a lot to like right now from Brett... rhythm, controlling the strike zone and staying behind the baseball.
It's being just a little bit more athletic in the setup... Really focused on keeping two hands on the bat for a stronger top hand.
I think the bigger thing I worked on this offseason was my approach and simplifying that.
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