"Yeah, I think it's just being disciplined in my routines. And one of the things that went wrong, I think, last year was just kind of getting away from who I am at my core. I've always been really focused on my legs, really aware of what they're doing, and making sure that they stay active. And it's kind of the base of my swing. All my power comes from my lower half."
"So these guys here...and the whole hitting group have been great, just trying to keep me on the straight and narrow, and just keep me hitting the ball hard through the middle of the field. And that's when I'm at my best."
Michael Conforto, a former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder, joined the Chicago Cubs on a major league deal for the 2026 season. Conforto had a poor 2025 campaign with the Dodgers, failing to perform at league-average levels at the plate despite being positioned in the middle of the lineup. His defensive play was also substandard, and he provided no value on the basepaths, ultimately becoming roster dead weight and missing the postseason. After a slow free agency period, Conforto signed with the Cubs to secure a roster spot. During spring training against the Dodgers, Conforto reflected on his struggles, attributing them to deviating from his core approach and losing focus on his lower-half mechanics, which generate his power.
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