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And it is undoubtedly true that major leaguers don't use the KBIZLT swing as much as they used to. Remember when many teams had guys like Wade Boggs and George Brett?
But here's something else for you to consider. Kyle Seager uses a KBIZLT swing. So why can't he hit .300? Why is HE failing to be a table setter? It's not his ambition...he's not going for massive second deckers.
I believe defensive positioning is to blame. I believe that, just as it got harder and harder to hit .400 back in the day until it became impossible...it is now getting harder and harder to hit .300, not quite impossible :)...but it frequently requires that you take a ton of walks and hit for power to accomplish it.