Spot on.
Excellent points here. Hitting has to improve for us to have a chance in the postseason.
There was a time (prior to Deggs) when our lineup was built around powerâbig, physical hitters who could change the game with one swing. Lately, that identity has shifted. The current approach leans more toward speed and pressure: getting runners into scoring position with less than two outs, creating chaos on the basepaths, and forcing defensive mistakes. Itâs a strategy designed around quickness and agility, which naturally influences recruiting toward smaller, faster athletes who can execute that style of play.
That approach has its merits, especially when itâs executed well. Aggressive baserunning and constant pressure can rattle even the most disciplined defenses. But thereâs something undeniably excitingâand effectiveâabout timely power hitting. Moments like the three-run blasts we saw from Galloway remind us how quickly momentum can swing with one solid connection. Those plays donât just put runs on the board; they energize the team and the crowd in a way small-ball tactics often canât.
Still, it raises an important question about balance. While singles and doubles with two outs can grind out runs, relying too heavily on that approach can feel like missed opportunities for bigger innings. The most dangerous lineups are the ones that blend both philosophiesâspeed that disrupts and power that capitalizes. Finding that mix again could be the key to turning consistent pressure into explosive production.
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And thatâs something I feel Deggs just doesnât want to do. GO FIND SOME HEAVY HITTERSâŚ.
Jaquae Stewart hit the go-ahead GS on Friday night.
If only we could compete at the plate. Weâre making Texas stste hitting average sky rocket