Breaking Down the Draft - Part One

Breaking down the first part of the first round of last Thursday’s draft.  Below is an excerpt on Brett Wallace, the 13th pick by the Cardinals…

To Wallace’s right, you’ll notice another bad-body, great-hitting player: Prince Fielder. I selected Fielder because I wanted a guide to how Wallace could improve his power output down the line. Instead of the high (more vertical) leg kick and stride that Wallace uses, I would look into the possibility of Wallace’s using a shorter leg kick but longer stride (more horizontal) into foot plant, similar to the way that Fielder strides into foot plant. This change would allow Wallace to carry his hips forward for a longer period than he presently does, building up more momentum as he prepares to swing and giving his lower body more of a role in generating power. He has a powerful set of legs; he should get the most from them.