Ernie Clement's tools (40) outpace production (58) by -18 points. Primary finding: expanding the zone too aggressively — generating weak contact and whiffs on pitcher's pitches. Also flagged: Launch Angle Too Low. Most actionable fix: elevate bat path to increase average launch angle toward 12-18° range.
Ernie Clement's tools (40) outpace production (58) by -18 points. Primary finding: expanding the zone too aggressively — generating weak contact and whiffs on pitcher's pitches. Also flagged: Launch Angle Too Low. Most actionable fix: elevate bat path to increase average launch angle toward 12-18° range.
Elevate bat path to increase average launch angle toward 12-18° range
Solid = current angle. Dotted = recommended window.Pitch recognition training and two-strike approach adjustment
Protected takes / Chase risk| Signal | Cause | Fix | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Angle Too Low0.80 | Groundball-heavy approach with the raw power to drive the ball — leaving fly-ball damage on the table | Elevate bat path to increase average launch angle toward 12-18° rangeGroundballs produce .228 wOBA; fly balls produce .462 — each 5° increase is substantial | MEDIUM |
| Chase Rate Problem1.00 | Expanding the zone too aggressively — generating weak contact and whiffs on pitcher's pitches | Pitch recognition training and two-strike approach adjustmentEach 3pp chase rate reduction projects to ~0.010 wOBA improvement | MEDIUM |
| Component | Usage | Velo | Whiff |
|---|---|---|---|
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