Distance in the Zone is a metric in our Control category. Learn more about it below!
What is it?
Distance In The Zone measures the length of the hitting zone along a line toward the pitcher. It is determined by the region ‘swept’ by the bat.
Why is it Important?
A longer hitting zone means a greater opportunity for the bat to make contact with the ball and gives the batter a better opportunity to put the ball in fair territory (assuming square contact is made).
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A batter who can maintain an elite Distance In The Zone score has a greater opportunity to produce a higher contact rate and put more balls into play. Also, having a swing that maintains a good Distance In The Zone is also more forgiving for small errors in timing, thus resulting in more balls in play.
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