Bryce Harper's tools (40) outpace production (31) by 10 points. Primary finding: groundball-heavy approach with the raw power to drive the ball — leaving fly-ball damage on the table. Most actionable fix: elevate bat path to increase average launch angle toward 12-18° range.
Bryce Harper's tools (40) outpace production (31) by 10 points. Primary finding: groundball-heavy approach with the raw power to drive the ball — leaving fly-ball damage on the table. 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.| 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 | LOW |
| Component | Usage | Velo | Whiff |
|---|---|---|---|
| No component rows are available for this report. | |||
