Mookie Betts & Aaron Judge On Changing Their Swings

In this video, Mookie Betts & Aaron Judge discuss changes they made in their swings when going through slumps.

Judge reflects on a difficult period in 2016 when they struggled with their swing, hitting poorly with a .179 average and feeling disheartened by their performance and public criticism.

An agent suggested working with a new hitting coach, leading Judge and Rob Russnider to travel to Arizona to meet him, resulting in immediate improvement in his swing after making a few adjustments.

Teacherman advised the Judge to change his swing from a downward angle to one that allowed for better elevation of the ball, leading to an improved hitting experience and greater confidence.

Judge benefited from analyzing his swing on video compared to successful big league hitters, which helped them identify and correct issues in his technique.

Despite skepticism from their organization and hitting coaches about the new drills and approach, Judge remained committed to their changes, even if it meant risking his career, and aimed to prove the effectiveness of his new method.