According to Michael Witte, a mechanics consultant to a major league baseball team, the "armor" that Barry Bonds wears is actually a mechanical device that helps his swing. His device is grandfathered into the current MLB rules while players joining today can't wear a similar device. Here is a summary of his reasons why it helps his swings.1) He can lean over the plate with less fear of being injured.
2)It keeps his elbow steady so each he can release his arm on the same plane for every swing.
3)A flap on the elbow locks his arm when it becomes fully elongated.
4)He hits the ball with more weight. The combined weight of the bat and his apparatus is probably equal to the weight wielded by Babe Ruth.
What a cheater...
1 comment:
At least he doesn't Electrocute Dogs....if that's any consolation......mag
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