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- Phase 1: Athletic Stance
- Phase 2: Load/Stride
- Phase 3: Launch Position
- Phase 4: Rotation
- Phases 5-8: Connection/Swing/Extension/Follow-Through
- The Final Product
- Trout’s Insanely Consistent Swing
This is where everything starts. While some hitters can deviate from the norm, almost all elite hitters begin in an athletic position. Trout’s legs are balanced, with a strong back leg and a front leg that’s ready for a leg kick. His hands are positioned to cock back and begin his swing path. There is no wasted movement that may get Trout out of hi...
This is possibly the most important part of the swing. Notice how balanced everything is, whether it’s his legs, hands, head, or weight transfer. Trout incorporates a big leg kick without sacrificing his balance. He doesn’t fall into his back leg, which can zap the rhythm and power needed for the next phase. His hands cock back with the knob of the...
The prior balanced movements have carried over into this phase. Trout continues to show a strong balance on his back leg even when his front leg comes forward. As that happens, his hands continue to stay back. These opposite movements create what is known as the rubber band effect, a phrase you’re probably familiar with. Trout is literally stretchi...
The first thing to notice is his front leg. Phase 4 talks about the front foot pushing down and out, which has several benefits. It not only allows the hips to come through but it also stops the back knee, which helps generate more power. Trout is fully prepared to deliver a powerful swing on this ball.
Phase 5: Trout’s hands continue to stay back in a relaxed manner and he begins his swing. Trout doesn’t chop down on the ball (this is bad), keeps his hands in tight, and lowers the barrel to match...Phase 6: Trout’s hands continue to stay tight and his swing plane perfectly matches that of the incoming pitch. You’ll also notice that he doesn’t “squash the bug” (this is also bad) but instead dr...It’s fun to see Trout’s swing in different parts and then watch the final product. Everything about this swing just looks right. He’s in athletic positions the entire time. His balance is nearly perfect in his legs. The hand-load/leg-kick creates the optimal rubber band effect. He brings his hands in tight and at the optimal angle to meet the pitch...
What makes Trout so dangerous is his ability to keep his strong mechanics in place against other pitches. He has always mashed against pitches low in the zone, but he’s now fixed his previous weakness against elevated heaters. In 2019, Trout had a .450 wOBA against fastballs, a .416 wOBA against breaking balls, and a .500 wOBA against offspeed pitc...
- Brent Maguire
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Mar 27, 2020 · Learn how Mike Trout hits baseballs with the perfect balance, stride, rotation and extension in this detailed analysis of his swing. See how Trout's stance, stride, rotation and extension are key components of his perfect swing and how he matches the pitch and the angle of the ball.
