Philadelphia's Brandon Marsh, who had a woeful season for the Angels in 2022, is among the league leaders in many offensive categories this season.
Top prospect Brandon Marsh finally made it to the majors this season. It has come at time when he has had to deal with the death of his father and a close friend.game. The 25-year-old outfielder put his faith and future in the hands of highly regarded Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long, who helped the left-handed-hitting Marsh overhaul a stance and swing that has transformed a weak bat into a lethal weapon.
Long wasted no time taking a sledgehammer to Marsh’s approach. On Marsh’s first day with the Phillies last August, Long suggested he widen his stance, quiet his hands and eliminate the double toe-tap he used in Anaheim. That improved Marsh’s timing and helped him get around on the fastballs he was often late on.
With fewer moving parts and barely a hint of a hitch, Marsh is seeing the ball better and allowing it to travel deeper. He has a shorter path to the ball and is using his hands more effectively. Marsh hit .228 with a .722 OPS against four-seam fastballs last season according to Baseball Savant. He’s hitting .382 with a 1.229 OPS against the heater this season.
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