Utility man and defending MLB batting champ Jeff McNeil, who re-signed with the Mets this offseason, takes a swing at some spring training Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.
A: Put the ball in play, I think it starts there. When you’re not striking out a lot, you’re gonna give yourself a chance. … Go up to the plate every single time with confidence. As soon as you lack confidence up there, or think you don’t belong against who you’re playing, I think you’re already defeated, and that makes it really tough to hit. So no matter what level you’re at, go up to the plate with confidence, know you’re a good hitter, and put that ball in play.
Q: Describe the requirements that enable a batting champion to be a batting champion. Let’s start with hand-eye coordination. A: I didn’t like it. I was able to go the other way and take my single or take my hit when I needed. But at the same time, I think I am a natural pull hitter. When the defense is playing me straight up, I can just go out there and have a good approach. I think it somewhat hurts me because I am able to go the other way, but it also helps at the same time ’cause now I can just be my natural self and focus on staying up the middle, hitting the ball where it’s pitched.
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