The Evolution of a Hitter (Josh Donaldson)

Taking a look at what most don't see in one of the game's biggest transformations

Here we go - the second installment of The Evolution of a Hitter - this time I’ll be sharing what comes to my mind about Josh Donaldson, his swing, his development since high school, and loads of other stuff that I know will help up-and-coming ballplayers (and their families).

I’m excited to do this breakdown because I believe it will touch on many of the core philosophies and principles I live by when it comes to player (and hitter) development.

And before I begin, here’s your warning that this is going to be a long one (over 2,000 words), so buckle up your bootstraps or pull up your socks - whichever feels more right for you.

So first thing with Donaldson, as a fan you either love him or hate him. He’s just one of those types. That goes for players too, but in most cases on the baseball field, that means you love playing with a guy like that or hate playing against them.

I’ve found that …