Also an easy way to burn out.astros4545 said:Buck Compton said:
I think he doesn't quite understand what it takes to be a successful MLB hitter (or pitcher). Or the people in his camp don't.
There's only so many hours in a day. Don't half ass two things... whole ass one thing. If he tries to be both full time he won't fulfill his potential in either.
Yah , but he can't spend 5 hours a day throwing a baseball, he has time to commit to both in my opinion
Even considering that, what is an effective major league ace doing during his off time? Ask someone like Kershaw or Verlander. They're pouring over analytics or hitter tendencies for upcoming opponents, watching film, recovering, working with the pitching coach to tweak mechanics issues, etc.
Much less tweaking hitting mechanics, taking BP, watching tape of each pitcher, working with the hitting coach, training your eyes, etc.
Also consider during the season, you allot 4-5 hours per game. You only have 6 hours (maybe) outside of that to actually work on things, some of which is taken up by travel. If you hit as a DH, on a getaway day or similar, your entire day will be hitting and travel. No pitching work at all. For someone trying to overcome the learning curve in the MLB, not conducive at all.
