Royals Hall of Famer Jeff Montgomery pitched for KC from 1988-1999, finishing his career with a franchise record 304 saves and 686 appearances. Montgomery was a three-time All-Star (1992, 1993 & 1996) and had a career Royals ERA of 3.20, good for third in team history. Montgomery currently serves as a broadcaster for the Royals and Fox Sports Kansas City, and recently joined Dave O to talk about the entire journey with baseball, from a kid growing up in Wellston, Ohio to the Reds minor leagues, from the trade to KC to the Royals Hall of Fame. A must listen for even the most casual Royals fan. (Photo Courtesy Kansas City Royals)
Can you tell me why most hitters pay no attention to how they hold their bat as regard to the brand? I was taught in 1935 to have the brand facing the sky while you’re holding the bat out over the plate. I know that not all bats are ash these days but I think most bats are broken, not because they’re maple or whatever, but because they are not held properly.
Howard Jeffcoat
Hays, KS 67601
785-342-2043