Declining or slumping?: Blue Jays' George Springer experimenting with ways to produce more bat speed
After starting the MLB campaign with an upright stance, Toronto's veteran is adopting a more compact style to better utilize his leg power.
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Aaron Boone strolled out of the dugout Thursday night, determined to follow the scouting report. The New York Yankees ' manager motioned for a pitching change with Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer scheduled to bat next. Trailing 1-0 in the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium, Boone called on fireballer Camilo Doval, intending to overpower the slumping four-time All-Star.
Opposing MLB reports indicated Springer's bat speed appeared to be slowing. On fastballs that reached at least 95 mph, he was hitting . 129.
Battling injuries this season, Springer entered Thursday batting . 198 with three home runs and nine RBI in 30 games. His lack of production also prompted some insiders to question whether Springer, at age 36, is enduring a season-long slump or if his skills are beginning to decline .