Donaldson Explains His Swing in Studio 42

Reigning American League MVP Josh Donaldson joins Mark DeRosa in Studio 42 to deconstruct his swing and shows how he approaches each at bat.

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[jimmyd]

I feel like Donaldson would be a great hitting coach because he actually understands the style of hitting and he won't overwhelm you with his soothing voice

[masonfarber]

my coach told me only the only way I will hit a homer is if I get on top of the ball, then I told him "no" and he said "why" and I said "because Josh Donaldson told me not to".

[frankdurand]

This video is worth more than 99% of the hitting lessons people paid for today. Thanks Josh and MLB network for getting the truth out there!!!

[manatortv]

5:26 the greatest line to ever be said

[will_castle]

Funny. I gave this a try today and hit a HR to the deepest part of CF. This is truly gold.

[sjkdec]

Dear MLB, I love these inside looks into a player's method and analytical mindset (by players themselves as well as your analysts/ex-players). While your YouTube channel has a lot of these, there's no consistent titling to them so they're extremely difficult to find because of the sheer number of videos in your network. Can you name these segments so that we can search for them easier? Something like... "Player's Process" or "MLB University" or some other title that your marketing team can come up with. I'm sure I'm not alone in this I'm equally certain that this will pay you dividends. Thanks! Just think about it!

[DJillWill]

He’s gonna make a great manager or hitting coach one day ☔️

[TannishThomas]

Who’s here after watching the baseball doesn’t exist video on Donaldson
I gotta see "the most violent swing in baseball"

[lepoulet]

Wow he's got a very soft voice, I kinda want him to read me a bed time story.

[laxrocks]

I sat through 8:39 waiting for josh to smash that ball off the tee and he never did. Lol. Learned a lot though

[brianzeldin]

Phenomenal. Josh knows all about the approaches mechanics and certain body movements of hitting hence he won mvp last year and is killing it again

[counter]

high school coaches heads exploding every where lol

[noahoziel]

My favorite part of the video is when Donaldson says if your 10 years old and your coach tells to get on top of the ball say no

[QuiteTheBrianD]

Finally the truth, lol. Conventional hitting coaches' heads are probably exploding. A more simple explanation is that when you land, you want to create that rubber band stretch between your front hip and back shoulder. You land with an open foot, with your weight on your front side and INTO your front hip. Hand and everything will follow, just keep your elbows apart.

[MMAdamMartin]

Incredible video. An education in hitting from the reigning AL MVP. Thank you Josh.

[natebutler]

I just wanna say thank you for uploading this

[andrewclemans]

I'm almost in tears watching this. I've been teaching this ever since attending an Epstein Hitting training three years ago. Every lesson is a struggle, but the kids that listen have become great hitters. Now I can send the stubborn coaches and parents this video. He explains this so well and well, he has a bit of stature:)

[maddybutyoutube]

I'm remember watching this live and being amazed

i still am watching this again

[amielparumog]

DeRosa: "Oh my god. Where were you 15 years ago." 6:31

[BloodoperaBlackvomit]

Great vid. Showing that hitting is science AND art. :)