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Sledgehammer Secret: Nimmo's Power-Up Revealed
4 Apr
Summary
- Nimmo uses a sledgehammer for unique at-bat preparation.
- Swinging a heavy sledgehammer makes bats feel lighter.
- The unusual method contributed to his strong batting start.
Brandon Nimmo, an outfielder for the Texas Rangers, has revealed an unusual part of his routine: swinging an eight-pound sledgehammer before his at-bats. This practice began after he observed former New York Mets teammate Pete Alonso using a similar method earlier in the season.
Nimmo discovered that swinging the heavy sledgehammer, which features an axe handle grip similar to his baseball bats, made his standard bat feel like a "toothpick" by comparison. He believes this helps him naturally cut out inefficiencies in his swing, allowing him to generate more power and speed.
This unique preparation technique appears to be yielding positive results. Following a recent road trip, Nimmo was batting .360 with one home run and four RBIs, contributing to his team's 4-2 record on that trip. While others have tried it briefly, Nimmo remains the primary practitioner of this power-enhancing ritual.
