Rockies' first baseman C.J. Cron has megawatt power — his average home run distance of 425 feet ranks first among hitters with 10 or more homers.
Well, C.J. Cron’s got that swing, and the Rockies’ 6-foot-5, 235-pound first baseman rode it all the way to Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium.“Just watching him take batting practice is cool,” second baseman Brendan Rodgers said. “He’s a big guy and everybody expects him to have pop, but his swing is very effortless and fun to watch.
Cron, at age 32, in his ninth season in the majors, is an all-star for the first time. He’s hitting .298 with 21 homers , 69 RBIs , and a .902 OPS . He’s been a monster at Coors Field, slashing .352/.393/.674 with 16 homers, 12 doubles, two triples, and 53 RBIs. He comes from good stock. His father, Chris Cron, is the Athletics’ assistant hitting coach, and his brother, Kevin, plays first base for SSG Landers in Korea. Naturally, Cron can talk about hitting mechanics all day long, but he prefers to just summarize.
Cron’s swing has evolved over the years. Seeking more consistent power and improved timing, he added a higher leg kick prior to his 2020 season with Detroit, a season cut short by a knee injury. Cron’s primary goal was to see pitches better, giving him the opportunity to adjust his hands to the pitch, allowing him to pull the ball or go the other way.
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