Comments on: Q and A with Batavia hitting coach Jeff Albert

By: Longoria and many others « MLB Interviews.com

Longoria and many others « MLB Interviews.com — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:26:42 +0000

[...] FutureRedBirds.net – FRB back again with another Batavia coach. This time it is with the hitting coach Jeff Albert. [...]

By: Howard Owens

Howard Owens — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:30:01 +0000

I’m surprised Jeff isn’t more concerned about Shane’s swing. To me, it’s a big, loopy, slow swing. He starts with his hands too far forward, and then has a little hitch just before he starts the bat forward. His mechanics rob any chance he has of hitting for power. He only does as well as he does because of exceptional plate discipline.

I wish you had asked about Beau Riportella. To me, he’s the best looking guy at the plate on the team. And he’s been showing consistent and improving results recently. He just needs to reverse his K and BB totals. If he does that, he could evolve into a legit three-hole prospect.

By: RedbirdAvenger

RedbirdAvenger — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:25:26 +0000

Sedbrook and Edwards are two interesting guys. Sedbrook can flat out hit, and could easily become our top 2B prospect next year if he keeps up – but his defense is a mess.

And Edwards is intriguing too, not doing terrible at Quad Cities, good power – but the dude K’s for almost every hit he gets. Here’s hoping his holes shrink a little bit…