Bryce Harper can thank a Philadelphia Phillies teammate for his recent hot streak.
. While that's obviously frustrating for him and the Phillies, one of the benefits is that he has a lot more free time on his hands.
Apparently, Turner has been putting that extra time to good use. He's turned into an unofficial hitting coach, analyzing video of his teammates and giving them advice to help improve their swings.Trea Turner recently pointed something out to Bryce Harper about his swing after watching film of Harper's 2021 MVP season...
Harper listened, and the change has produced immediate results. After batting .230/.345/.460 through the end of April, Harper is batting .364/.517/.773 in May. He recentlyearlier this week, becoming only the fourth player in franchise history with either a three-run homer or grand slam in three straight games.
The change has helped Harper get his bat to the ball quicker and hit the ball harder when he makes contact. It also allows him to be a bit more patient and let the ball get deeper into the zone before deciding whether to swing. Given how few hittable pitches Harper sees, he needs to make the most of his opportunities. Entering play on Wednesday, only 43.6% of pitches to Harper were in the strike zone. Not surprisingly, his walk rate is the highest it's been since 2020.Tyler is a writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. He grew up in Massachusetts and is a huge Boston sports fan, especially the Red Sox. He went to Tufts University and played club baseball for the Jumbos.
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