Swing Overhaul: the Adjustments of Chris Coghlan

By Alex Eisenberg
April 11, 2008

Scouting Florida Marlins prospect Chris Coghlan:

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Chris Coghlan draft video

"Thoughts about his draft swing - upright stance with a lower body action that is not condusive to power; a knee twist (frame 7) that is meant to open his hips, though the hips open up too soon and he doesn't do a good job shifting his weight foward into foot plant. His swing is short, but he makes contact a little too far out in front. In frame 14, you can see how much "extension" he gets out in front, which is a trait that won't generate much power. Also take note of his swing plane, which is pretty linear without much loft.

Compare to his swing from last year in the Sally League All-Star Game:"

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