HOUSTON -- Second baseman Brian Dozier is showing signs that he's emerging from his early-season slump, and he credits working with hitting coach Tom Brunansky for helping him see what was causing his issues at the plate.
Dozier, who had three hits against the Astros on Monday but entered Tuesday batting .204/.287/.350, said it was as simple as realizing he was standing too close to the plate, as he uses a slightly closed stance to help generate his pull power to left field. He noticed the issue when watching video with Brunansky.
"I didn't even know I was doing it, but I got into the habit of having my feet almost on the white line over the plate," Dozier said.