David Popkins has been appointed as the new batting coach, and early indicators suggest he’s already impacted player performance positively. Players are encouraged to take calculated risks, which appears to create a more engaging atmosphere. As Correa notes, focusing on individual weaknesses has resulted in a lineup with fewer gaps. The emotional Hall of Fame induction of notable figures like Jose Bautista adds a poignant historical context to the baseball narrative, while noteworthy performances, like Rafael Sánchez's no-hitter, contribute excitement in the season.
When you look at their lineup and you see a lot of guys who are overperforming, you probably didn't expect them to perform that well, I'm like, well, he has something to do with that, for sure, working on their weaknesses and then try to have less holes at the plate.
The biggest thing that we've seen is a very, very intentional message of don't be afraid to take chances... there aren't many hitting coaches that I've been around where a guy swings and misses at a ball that may be a little bit marginal and Pop is excited.
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