"PCA's 96th-percentile sprint speed indicates that he could have swiped a few more bags, and his 25 first-half homers were a sign that he could get to 40 or so in that category."
"Bat speed matters. It's not a panacea for offensive production, nothing is, but swinging the bat fast is the best way to create desirable batted-ball outcomes."
"Pitch velocity's contribution to exit velocity has a mere 0.2 coefficient. Bat speed, on the other hand, brings a 1.2 coefficient to the party."
Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded the Cubs' third 30-home, 30-steal season, the first since Sammy Sosa in 1995. His sprint speed suggests he could have stolen more bases, and his first-half home runs indicate potential for 40. PCA's winter training focused on increasing bat speed, which is crucial for achieving favorable batted-ball outcomes. Unlike outdated beliefs that emphasized contact over bat speed, modern analysis shows bat speed significantly impacts exit velocity, making it a key factor in offensive production.
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