The Spectrum of Timing: Lessons from Hitters Who Break the Rules Joshua Rodrigues August 6, 2025 Share: > Image credit: © Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Subscribe to Baseball ProspectusThe first rule of hitting is there for a reason, except for the few who can break it. Full access to this article is for Premium Baseball Prospectus subscribers. Sign up today to get access to insightful analysis for the discerning baseball fan. Super-Premium - $66.99 / yearPremium - $45.95 / yearPremium Monthly - $6.99 / month Subscribe to Baseball Prospectus In This Article 0 Prospectus FeatureSwing MechanicsTiming Related Articles Why Starters Are the True Weapons in October $ by Joshua Rodrigues 10/15 3 The Hidden Edge in October Bullpens $ by Joshua Rodrigues 10/13 6 The Red Sox and Dodgers Might Defect To the Side of Revenue-Sharing $ by Marc Normandin 10/09 10 Caught in the Middle: Why Timing Consistency Wins at the Plate $ by Joshua Rodrigues 9/05 0 MLB and ESPN Probably Aren’t Really Done $ by Marc Normandin 8/26 7 Latest Articles 2026 Prospects: Cleveland Guardians Top Prospects $ by Jeffrey Paternostro and BP Prospect Staff 12/05 8 The Red Sox Share Their Password B by Craig Goldstein and Ginny Searle 12/05 1 BP Announcement: Forthcoming Price Change for BP Memberships by Baseball Prospectus Management 12/05 12 Scuba Diving for Singles $ by Matthew Trueblood 12/05 2 BP360 is Live! by BP Staff 12/05 0 more chevron_rightchevron_right Joshua Rodrigues More about: Prospectus FeatureSwing MechanicsTiming Latest Articles 2026 Prospects: Cleveland Guardians Top Prospects $ by Jeffrey Paternostro and BP Prospect Staff 12/05 8 The Red Sox Share Their Password B by Craig Goldstein and Ginny Searle 12/05 1 BP Announcement: Forthcoming Price Change for BP Memberships by Baseball Prospectus Management 12/05 12 Related Articles Why Starters Are the True Weapons in October $ by Joshua Rodrigues 10/15 3 The Hidden Edge in October Bullpens $ by Joshua Rodrigues 10/13 6 The Red Sox and Dodgers Might Defect To the Side of Revenue-Sharing $ by Marc Normandin 10/09 10 You need to be logged in to comment. Login or Subscribe
