On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss how college coaches can help hitters with chase and in-zone contact challenges, especially as more talented power hitters slip through the draft due to swing-and-miss concerns.

The duo explores why some high-strikeout hitters are still worth betting on, using examples like Jac Caglianone, Vance Honeycutt and Tague Davis, and breaks down the difference between improving chase decisions and improving contact ability. They discuss how training tools, better swing decisions and count-specific approaches can help hitters maximize their offensive impact.

Burkie and Roons also debate the evolving role of coaching in college baseball, including how much information coaches should provide hitters before and during at-bats. They examine the balance between helping players win at the college level while still developing the skills needed for professional baseball, and explain why conviction might be the biggest key for hitters trying to improve.

00:00 Welcome Back, Update

07:06 Draft Trend Strikeouts

10:18 Fixing Chase First

13:40 Hand-Eye and Training

15:59 Called Takes, Joy Sticking

21:53 Approach vs High Fastballs

27:43 Conviction and Wrap-up

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