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MLB hitter using a two strike approach! Beautiful. Facing elite velocity … with 0-2 count, he implements a “no stride” approach perfectly. His personal adjustment. Allows him to be efficiently short and compact to the ball. Wins the at bat. TURN UP the volume📣💥and listen to announcers share some... show more

Trent Mongero

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Robert Dyer III1 month ago

How did I know this was going to be Mauricio

CC Sales 4021 month ago

Dubon is great at this. Happens all the time.

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