"He twisted (in his swing) before, where his body would almost get twisted behind his back. Now, we're basically trying to keep him more square, longer, with the way he loads and swings. Using the ground first and then going ground up."
"I think he's closed some of those holes (where pitchers used to exploit him). The hitting guys worked really hard on cleaning some things up for him mechanically."
"Things bode well for him. He's really a helpful, winning player in"
Spring Training games reveal several Dodgers players making strong impressions. Roki Sasaki continues working on developing a third pitch as he competes for a rotation spot, though results remain inconsistent. Hyeseong Kim has started quickly with improved hitting mechanics, batting 6-for-13 with a 1.154 OPS while fighting for both a starting and roster spot. The Dodgers implemented swing changes focusing on keeping Kim more square and using proper ground-up mechanics. Santiago Espinal, Kim's primary competition at second base, has also performed well with a 1.394 OPS and received direct praise from manager Dave Roberts, suggesting strong chances of breaking camp with the team.
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