Springer's Swing Shift and Comeback | MLB News

George Springer’s once-insane power at the plate is fading as pitchers exploit his slowed reaction time—now even a slow sinker can ruin his timing. Forced to swing early to compensate, he lost his mechanics and half his power. But after the All-Star break, smarter plate discipline turned things around: fewer strikeouts, more walks, and a full comeback. Still, pitchers keep targeting him with away-breaking balls, knowing his weakness lies in protecting the inside. Speed may be slipping, but Springer’s brains are proving just as deadly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7c54b9aeac0e542