SportsThe Blue Jays' hitting philosophy under pressure in 2026
Sportsnet examines what went wrong with an approach that seemed ingrained in 2025, drawing on a conversation with hitting coach David Popkins.
TLDR
Sportsnet says the Blue Jays' hitting philosophy seemed to have become ingrained in 2025 but waxed and waned in 2026. The outlet describes an approach that didn't hold up to “adversity,” and spoke with hitting coach David Popkins about what went wrong.
The Blue Jays' hitting philosophy under pressure in 2026
Sportsnet examines what went wrong with an approach that seemed ingrained in 2025, drawing on a conversation with hitting coach David Popkins.
TLDR
Sportsnet says the Blue Jays' hitting philosophy seemed to have become ingrained in 2025 but waxed and waned in 2026. The outlet describes an approach that didn't hold up to “adversity,” and spoke with hitting coach David Popkins about what went wrong.