What college coaches look for in a hitter. These can make or break you.

7 May 2025 · 1 min
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Short YouTube talk by Alex Swenson describing the three key traits college coaches prioritize in high-school hitters: (1) bat speed (raw power), (2) ‘back to ball’ (consistent contact), and (3) swing decisions (pitch recognition and vision). Includes practical training advice (weight room, vision training, aggression in zone) and a cited MLB average bat speed benchmark.

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