D.J. Stewart 2016

[Frobby]

Here's an article on D.J. Stewart's shift to a more upright stance heading into the 2016 season. Let's hope it helps.

http://www.masnsports.com/steve-melewski/2016/03/after-a-tough-pro-debut-dj-stewart-is-determined-to-use-his-new-stance-to-improve.html

[Thats Baseball]

Has there been any word on how his spring has gone?

[weams]

Has there been any word on how his spring has gone?

Lets ask DrShorebird. He was there with him two days ago.

[DrShorebird]

I posed the question to THE MAN that should know today. His face broke into a wide grin and he said, "Just great! He has more power and making better contact."

[tntoriole]

.121 through 10 games at Delmarva...are we looking at another first round gaffe?

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[Rene88]

.121 through 10 games at Delmarva...are we looking at another first round gaffe?

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This pick was a head-scratcher for a few reasons IMO but he is def better than .120. My guess is the revised batting stance is part of the issue.

[jabba72]

Who needs first rounders when you draft guys like this.

[Otter]

I'm very surprised he continues to struggle so much. I watched some of his college games and he looked like a dominant offensive player; power to all fields and outstanding plate discipline. And from what I saw he wasn't padding his stats against mediocre college pitchers; he looked great against guys with good stuff too. I wouldn't have been surprised to see him struggle defensively, or eventually hit some hard times against pitchers in the higher minor league levels. But someone with his track record at the highest level of college baseball shouldn't be overmatched in short season A and low A. At this point I'm almost hoping he has some type of injury that could explain his awful production.

[McLovin]

0-20 vs. LHers isn't helping his numbers.

[jabba72]

Last time I checked his plate discipline numbers were good so far this year. Plus, he's made a rather drastic change to the stance that worked in college. I'll attribute the struggles to that but I certainly hope we signs of adaptation as the season rolls along.

That stance isnt going to work in the pros, so I dont know why he's using it...or why the Orioles drafted him.

[Can_of_corn]

That stance isnt going to work in the pros, so I dont know why he's using it...or why the Orioles drafted him.

He isn't using it.

[Rene88]

That stance isnt going to work in the pros, so I dont know why he's using it...or why the Orioles drafted him.

You can't ever criticize picks until they fail, then it's okay:)

I remember criticizing Hobgood and people saying I wasn't a fan, lol. Oh message boards....

Agreed on stance, they know they had to change it and now look. My friend who is a scout wondered if he could stick in the OF with a weaker arm too. So now the question, does he have enough power to play 1b? We have enough of those types already...I didn't get the pick then, don't get it now. But I do hope he breaks out and proves is both wrong. Go O's.

[Rene88]

He isn't using it.

Correct. They changed his stance and is probably the cause of his struggles. He has always hit, clearly that must be the issue.

[Can_of_corn]

Correct. They changed his stance and is probably the cause of his struggles. He has always hit, clearly that must be the issue.

Since you replied to me...

He didn't hit last year using his stance. They didn't start trying changes until fall instructs.

[Rene88]

Since you replied to me...

He didn't hit last year using his stance. They didn't start trying changes until fall instructs.

Yes, I did read that. Thank you sir.