Switch hitters facing knuckleballers have a strategic reason for choosing their ‘natural’ side.
Summary
- Knuckleballers’ unpredictability leads switch hitters to opt for their dominant side for comfort
- Greater bat control and comfort against slow knuckleball pitchers
- Concerns about timing disruption and mechanics on weaker side after facing knuckleballers
- Contact efficiency over plate-side preference
BridgeNumberFour
Switch hitters feel more secure when hitting from their dominant side against knuckleballers to avoid breaking ball discomfort
bhalrog72
Knuckleballs’ erratic path influences switch hitters to choose their ‘natural’ side for plate comfort
AlphaDag13
Switch hitters, like AlphaDag13, express better bat control and comfort facing knuckleballers from their dominant side
agb2022
Timing concerns post-knuckleball pitching prompts switch hitters to revert to their natural side
VeryLowIQIndividual
Contact efficiency is prioritized over plate sides when switch hitters face knuckleballers