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Still not sure if he had the correct launch angle. Might have to go to Memphis to work on it.

He didn't hit that HR the right way.

11WSChamps wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 15:12 pm He didn't hit that HR the right way.

Hopefully Oli can get him straightened out.

Quite a shot…

That will get the attention of those Dodger scouts…

Off Devin Williams, not too shabby.

JJ takes Airbender deep

If only JJ could somehow teach Storman Gorman to keep his front side in…..

https://x.com/theredbird_way/status/202 ... 63467?s=20

Watch JJ’s front foot and head. Head and eyes on ball through contact with leg planted.

Goldfan wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 17:24 pm https://x.com/theredbird_way/status/202 ... 63467?s=20

Watch JJ’s front foot and head. Head and eyes on ball through contact with leg planted.

That’s my biggest peeve with our hitting instructors. All they have to do is show video of our great hitters and see their eyes on the ball meeting the bat. Musial, McGwire, Pujols, Simmons, Edmonds, Walker, Yadi, Holliday etc. Gorman is going to break his neck yanking it to pull. Whitey or Tony would have fixed it without hitting coaches.

Galatians221jb1 wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 17:33 pm

Goldfan wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 17:24 pm https://x.com/theredbird_way/status/202 ... 63467?s=20

Watch JJ’s front foot and head. Head and eyes on ball through contact with leg planted.

That’s my biggest peeve with our hitting instructors. All they have to do is show video of our great hitters and see their eyes on the ball meeting the bat. Musial, McGwire, Pujols, Simmons, Edmonds, Walker, Yadi, Holliday etc. Gorman is going to break his neck yanking it to pull. Whitey or Tony would have fixed it without hitting coaches.

Even on Gormans opposite field HR a couple days ago his front leg was bailing out. He rarely keeps his head on the ball through swing and keeps his right leg in. If he did he would be lethal. I have no idea how and who let him progress through the Cards system hitting like that let alone being promoted to MLB

Goldfan wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 17:43 pm

Galatians221jb1 wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 17:33 pm

Goldfan wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 17:24 pm https://x.com/theredbird_way/status/202 ... 63467?s=20

Watch JJ’s front foot and head. Head and eyes on ball through contact with leg planted.

That’s my biggest peeve with our hitting instructors. All they have to do is show video of our great hitters and see their eyes on the ball meeting the bat. Musial, McGwire, Pujols, Simmons, Edmonds, Walker, Yadi, Holliday etc. Gorman is going to break his neck yanking it to pull. Whitey or Tony would have fixed it without hitting coaches.

Even on Gormans opposite field HR a couple days ago his front leg was bailing out. He rarely keeps his head on the ball through swing and keeps his right leg in. If he did he would be lethal. I have no idea how and who let him progress through the Cards system hitting like that let alone being promoted to MLB

Thats why I’m so disappointed that we didn't change the manager and coaches. We did in the minors but not at the big league level. Cant understand why Chaim would sign on to the insanity of expecting different results.

Is he taking ground balls and pivot practice at 2B on a back field somewhere?

2 errors in 2 games at 2B. 1 game at SS. 1 game off. 1 game at DH.

ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 20:02 pm Is he taking ground balls and pivot practice at 2B on a back field somewhere?

2 errors in 2 games at 2B. 1 game at SS. 1 game off. 1 game at DH.

I’m not a fan of moving them around. Biggest complaint I have of Oli’s management style. He ought to know where he wants his players to play. I understand trying Saggese out in the outfield, but decide on LF or CF. Quit moving them around. Edman had his best season when he only played second base. What kind of a manager doesn’t know where he wants to play his players? He wants versatility. Players need stability.

ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 20:02 pm Is he taking ground balls and pivot practice at 2B on a back field somewhere?

2 errors in 2 games at 2B. 1 game at SS. 1 game off. 1 game at DH.

Nope, he's just playing in games only and hoping he'll get enough game reps to be ready.

Don't worry Irish, everything's gonna be okay!

JJ may end up with a GG in his bag by the end of the year. Mark it down.

Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 22:42 pm

ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 20:02 pm Is he taking ground balls and pivot practice at 2B on a back field somewhere?

2 errors in 2 games at 2B. 1 game at SS. 1 game off. 1 game at DH.

Nope, he's just playing in games only and hoping he'll get enough game reps to be ready.

Don't worry Irish, everything's gonna be okay!

JJ may end up with a GG in his bag by the end of the year. Mark it down.

While I am optimistic on JJ hitting wise, I would actually be VERY surprised if he won Gold Glove.

The top 3 second baseman for N.L . award in 2025 were : Nico Hoerner (Cubs) , Xavier Edwards (Marlins ), and Bryce Turang (Brewers )
Hoerner won the Gold Glove , his 2nd as he won his first GG in 2023. Bryce Turang , one of the 3 finalists last year , won the GG in 2024.
I woud be shocked if JJ would unseat both of those players one with 2 GG's and the other 1 GG.
So will mark your prediction down on JJ. Great optimism for sure by you ! You could probably win a bundle in Vegas on a GG for JJ bet

Galatians221jb1 wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 18:45 pm

Goldfan wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 17:43 pm

Galatians221jb1 wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 17:33 pm

Goldfan wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 17:24 pm https://x.com/theredbird_way/status/202 ... 63467?s=20

Watch JJ’s front foot and head. Head and eyes on ball through contact with leg planted.

That’s my biggest peeve with our hitting instructors. All they have to do is show video of our great hitters and see their eyes on the ball meeting the bat. Musial, McGwire, Pujols, Simmons, Edmonds, Walker, Yadi, Holliday etc. Gorman is going to break his neck yanking it to pull. Whitey or Tony would have fixed it without hitting coaches.

Even on Gormans opposite field HR a couple days ago his front leg was bailing out. He rarely keeps his head on the ball through swing and keeps his right leg in. If he did he would be lethal. I have no idea how and who let him progress through the Cards system hitting like that let alone being promoted to MLB

Thats why I’m so disappointed that we didn't change the manager and coaches. We did in the minors but not at the big league level. Cant understand why Chaim would sign on to the insanity of expecting different results.

You guys crack me up.

Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 22:42 pm

ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑27 Feb 2026 20:02 pm Is he taking ground balls and pivot practice at 2B on a back field somewhere?

2 errors in 2 games at 2B. 1 game at SS. 1 game off. 1 game at DH.

Nope, he's just playing in games only and hoping he'll get enough game reps to be ready.

Don't worry Irish, everything's gonna be okay!

JJ may end up with a GG in his bag by the end of the year. Mark it down.

I'm not worried. I observe and comment. He played 60 games at SS last year and 20 at 2B. Now supposedly he is going to play 2B in St Louis.