Church update
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- March
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For those scoring at home: Ryan Church is hitless in his first two at-bats today. He hasn’t had a hit since March 13.
Just pointing out a stat. However, I like the guy and before the season is over his contributions will be on the plus side of the ledger.
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Speaking of Church, there is an interesting article on him on Mets.com: http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080321&content_id=2449238&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym
"Church, 29 and in his fourth season in the big leagues, was a pitcher until his final year at the University of Nevada, so the argument can be made that he still is a relative novice. And he says "I've never really had a hitting coach. I basically have taught myself how to hit.""
"At Johnson's suggestion, Church has narrowed his stance about five inches. It remains greater than shoulder width, but something considerably narrower than Joe DiMaggio's. And more importantly, it is comfortable and beneficial for Church."
""I waited until after his son was born, so he could have a clear mind," Johnson said. "It's just something I noticed since we got him, and after seeing him every day. I didn't notice too much last year. I think there is a lot more in him. He's untapped. He can be a better hitter.""
I'm glad someone agrees with me!
Maybe he should have stayed a pitcher. Not everyone can be John Olerud.
At least it sounds like Church is willing to listen to HoJo and is working on his swing. Delgado is still struggling and is it my imagination or is Jose still popping up a whole lot? There's only so much a coach can do. Hope HoJo can help Church find the right stroke and approach.