Samuel Basallo’s explanation for hard contact this spring was absolutely hilarious

Sep 19, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) runs off of the field during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images | Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn ImagesAs a whole, fans and experts alike can get lost in the details when trying to explain what makes a player productive or not. Don't get us wrong, launch angle, bat speed, barrel rate, expected stats, bat path, spin rate, and arm angle, among many other metrics, are extremely useful measurements, but they explain very specific parts of what is a large picture of a player. When it comes to Baltimore Orioles rookie Samuel Basallo, he tends to view things more holistically.

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