How to Master Switch Hitting with Danny Espinosa

Danny Espinosa joins Mark DeRosa live in Studio 42 to give his tips and mentality on how he approaches switch hitting. Watch how Danny has different mindsets and stances from both sides of the plate.

[@jonathan__g]

I find it amazing how stances vary from person to person and then within the same person depending on what side of the plate they bat on. Fascinating stuff.

[@adrnaline]

yeah i'm not a complete switch hitter but each side of the plate different things just feel more comfortable. also this comment is 4 years old so i don't know why i'm replying

[@Happyrosado3]

I feel like this video should've been longer, but other then that, I love the many unique stances there are and how there still able to crush the ball

[@potatopandatv]

I’ve been working on switch hitting at a batting cage the last 2-3 years. And, that’s something I’ve noticed. My stances are actually fairly similar, but my swings are pretty different. Being a natural left handed hitter and right handed thrower, the majority of my left handed swings have the one handed swing/follow through. But, with my right handed swing, I’ve noticed I tend to complete my swings with both hands still on the bat.

[@ErichLRuehs]

Hey guys ... my boy's in 4th grade and dong actually well as a switch hitter! And, more importantly, he loves it. Right now he wants to attempt creating a "Mirror Swing." In other words, using the same stance and mind set from both sides. Is that a good idea? P.S. Switch hitters ROCK!

[@ErichLRuehs]

Oh yeah, who do you, Danny and who do you, Mark, like better as a switch hitter. Mantle or Carew?

[@isthatdave55]

Erich L. Ruehs Chipper Jones was my guy

[@tommyjessup1366]

Coming from a switch hitter myself, it’s more about the limitations of your body which determines my stances on both sides of the plate. I had surgery on my right ankle and my right hip has always been tight. So I keep my right leg hitting right handed pidgin toed only so I can clear my hips easy. Left handed my left leg is more flexible so I really don’t worry about it. switch hitting is not something for everybody this is something I encourage for people who are just starting.

[@Jd48897]

This man looks exactly like Joey Votto

[@batterybassman9684]

I’m a switch hitter (natural righty) and this is surprisingly similar to my approach in the box.

[@martincorona322]

he's an Anaheim Angel now.

[@dankestone6656]

A major league hitter is a good hitter, not the best in the league, but still a good hitter.

[@TheIrishfitter]

⚾️⚾️⚾️

[@_michael_g]

nothin better than takin advice from someone whos got got a lifetime .220 average

[@chops1689]

You mean taking advice from a major league baseball player?

[@_michael_g]

Chops it was a joke. i know that any professional ball player has good advice to offer, it just would have been more reassuring if they got someone who was a good hitter

[@isaacjimenez7182]

if you're in MLB you're pretty good at hitting the ball. obviously not the best in the show but he'd eat up anyone AA and below

[@ESQUIRE.]

These comments are better than the video 😂

[@jsans2520]

Do you know how incredibly hard it is to even get INTO the major leagues?

[@tsanes99]

You got Danny Espinosa to talk about switch hitting? Lol

[@michaelmorrison9694]

It's OK, he's just teaching us how to strikeout in bunches. hahaha

[@michaelmorrison9694]

Learn from the human strikeout machine. Always a good idea. LMAO!!

[@rooroo5363]

Head and hands. Set your sights high, at the top of the zone. Sit dead red, from BOTH sides. Also, DON'T devote EQUAL time from both sides. You're facing a righty 80-90% of the time, why would you devote 50% of the time batting right handed?? Look in the mirror, it's best if both swings/stances essentially 'mirror' each other, making adjustments and success EASIER!!

[@vernpascal1531]

Dude is hitting .166 you really want lessons?

[@michaelmorrison9694]

Vern Pascal 😆

[@vernpascal1531]

Yeah let's at least get a guy hitting around .250.

[@travisp5747]

Lol well you’re hitting .000

[@Dtraincity945]

Wtf. Danny Espinosa? Why not get Carlos Beltran or someone actually good.

[@louiesmith3760]

Dtraincity945 mmm

[@zackhammers796]

Maddox Santiago he’s a career .226 hitter, .302 OBP, .388 SLG. He’s a switch power hitter that can’t make consistent contact and he’s a guess hitter. He’s not good at all, he plays average second base and shortstop.

[@zackhammers796]

Taijuan Dunigan did you look at his stats? They’re not impressive at all, I don’t know what player you are talking about, but Danny is not impressive at all

[@JuanVargas-gm3mn]

Wasted time here👊👊👊👊

[@VEEZY_FISHING]

This guy is horrible from both sides of the plate 😂

[@gerardomartinez1702]

He's sucks with the angels.

[@michaelmorrison9694]

He's always sucked....