Texas Baseball's Ethan Mendoza Overcomes Slump with Key Adjustment

Ethan Mendoza adjusted his batting stance, shortening it, to improve his timing and break a hitting slump.

Ethan Mendoza adjusted his position in the batter's box, and the results were immediate. Facing a 2-2 curveball from Texas State pitcher Wade Cooper, Mendoza launched the ball 406 feet over the right-center field wall at Disch-Falk Field.

The Adjustment

A week prior, during a game against Houston, hitting coach Troy Tulowitzki suggested that Mendoza move up in the batter's box. This adjustment, just a few inches from his previous stance, aimed to improve Mendoza's ability to handle breaking balls. He had been struggling, going 5-for-37 before the change.

Immediate Impact

The hope is that this home run signifies Mendoza's resurgence after a mid-season slump.