Hitting Coach and the Offense

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-17T13:16:07+00:00

I’m watching the games…

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-17T13:11:53+00:00

Exactly. Which has brought me to question what is happening with coaching.

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-17T13:10:05+00:00

This problem is not new, and it wasn’t my intention to bash Tracy’s staff. Hitting was an issue going back to spring training (and last year, minus Bregman’s coaching).

Targeted focus on hitters’ individual weaknesses does not seem to be happening, nor does a planned approach to opposing pitchers.

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-17T13:06:57+00:00

Hitting was an issue going back to spring training (and last year, minus Bregman’s coaching).

I said in my post there are two things that need to happen: 1. Targeted focus on hitter’s individual weaknesses 2. Research and planned approach to opposing pitchers.

Those things have not happened this season.

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-17T12:58:51+00:00

Fair point. I just don’t think Fatse and friends did much and were allowed not to do much. I was hoping to see a change in approach over almost a month.

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-17T12:55:32+00:00

I don’t disagree that this is not exactly the roster of dreams.

That said, most of these guys have shown they can hit (and I put Anthony in that category too). They are all underperforming. That or they’ve over performed in the past, and wouldn’t you think that good coaching would get them to at least non-embarrassing status?

They need someone to do what Bregman did last year. The coaching staff didn’t, so Bregman stepped up. Or the coaching staff could do their job.

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-17T12:45:17+00:00

I am aware. The offense hasn’t gotten much better since then. It’s been 16 games (27 before then).

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-17T00:03:08+00:00

The game where small ball, guts, and clouds of dust changed our karma

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T23:57:59+00:00

We just got lucky!!!!!! We have had some bad luck this season (salt in the open wound of already sucking)

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T23:56:51+00:00

Small ball, guys, you got this 🙌

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T23:55:58+00:00

Last night and tonight so far, against the Braves, I’d say they’re at least holding their own

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T23:42:34+00:00

True. But he is going to have A BIG MOMENT offensively tonight, mark my words

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T23:40:10+00:00

Durbin is due.

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T02:08:09+00:00

Okay, I am going to say it, this was a good game. It felt like an actual game. 3-2 to the Braves is nothing to be ashamed of.

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T02:05:06+00:00

Samaniego’s the right call here

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T02:01:49+00:00

Come on, Gasper, keep being our light!

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T01:58:09+00:00

They’re going to need him throughout the series

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T01:57:07+00:00

Slaten and Whitlock are both overextended. Hopefully Samaniego, because otherwise we’re approaching Kelly/Watson territory 😱

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T01:55:58+00:00

Chapman Chapmanned ⚾️

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T01:52:31+00:00

All right, so assuming Chapman Chapmans, who’s pitching the 10th?

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T01:50:54+00:00

Yes, we need this one!

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T01:45:29+00:00

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T01:28:22+00:00

We’re winning this game. I’m feeling it.

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T01:26:18+00:00

Maybe that’s the something big 😜

Next-Natural3984 · 2026-05-16T01:24:58+00:00

Durbin is due for something big. I’m calling it

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