Bubba Philips Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I know that Walt Hriniak had great influence on the swings of frank Thomas and Robin Ventura's. I hear very little about Robin but I was wondering if anyone thinks either would be any good as a hitting coach. They both had such great swings. Hawk always described Ventura as "sweet swinging Robin" Frank, a loyal student of Hriniak. I know that just because someone did something well doesn't necessarily mean that they could teach hitting. just wanted to hear what people thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Ventura would have A job if he wanted it, probably in the booth. He doesn't want it yet. Frank had a very unique swing and skill set, and a personality that wasn't all that outgoing. Just because you can hit doesn't mean you can coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (forrestg @ May 6, 2011 -> 10:24 PM) I know that Walt Hriniak had great influence on the swings of frank Thomas and Robin Ventura's. I hear very little about Robin but I was wondering if anyone thinks either would be any good as a hitting coach. They both had such great swings. Hawk always described Ventura as "sweet swinging Robin" Frank, a loyal student of Hriniak. I know that just because someone did something well doesn't necessarily mean that they could teach hitting. just wanted to hear what people thought. Walker learned under Lau and Hriniak as well. Thomas had that front swing that only he Aaron and Clemente could use. He could talk philosophy but not mechanics. Edited May 7, 2011 by ptatc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 QUOTE (ptatc @ May 6, 2011 -> 10:44 PM) Walker learned under Lau and Hriniak as well. Thomas had that front swing that only he Aaron and Clemente could use. He could talk philosophy but not mechanics. I was just going to say this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 What about Baines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 QUOTE (Pale Sox @ May 6, 2011 -> 10:49 PM) What about Baines? Will anyone be able to hear him? I don't even think he'd want the job, period. Let alone taking it after Walker was fired/demoted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxrd5 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 QUOTE (Pale Sox @ May 6, 2011 -> 11:49 PM) What about Baines? Baines isn't near vocal enough to be a hitting coach if you ask me. Wrong personality type. Guys with Frank's unique talent don't translate well to hitting coach. Ventura would work but I think you're in dreamland thinking he would want anything to do with coaching/managing at this point in his life. I might be wrong, but I don't believe he has shown any interest in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 QUOTE (Pale Sox @ May 6, 2011 -> 11:49 PM) What about Baines? Only if the players don't mind learning from as mime. He is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet and was an outstanding ballplayer. However, I don't know if I've ever heard him string two sentences together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 With Frank as hitting coach, the temptation might be to activate him since most of guys on this team can't hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Philips Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ May 7, 2011 -> 11:34 AM) With Frank as hitting coach, the temptation might be to activate him since most of guys on this team can't hit. i really miss having someone in the line up besides konerko and Quentin that might actually might get a clutch hit. maybe we could bring back Crede too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Philips Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Walker learned under Lau and Hriniak as well I think Walker was also influenced by a mlb player from his time Mendoza. Mendoza made a standard for which many of Walker's students seem to maintain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 QUOTE (forrestg @ May 7, 2011 -> 11:05 AM) i really miss having someone in the line up besides konerko and Quentin that might actually might get a clutch hit. maybe we could bring back Crede too. Some forgot how great he was before the steroid era. He was a tough out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Philips Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ May 7, 2011 -> 12:17 PM) Some forgot how great he was before the steroid era. He was a tough out. late inning heroics. Crede invented it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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