Watch: Heyward works on new swing
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Jason Heyward's first season after signing a $184-million contract with the Chicago Cubs didn't exactly go well.
The 27-year-old struggled offensively, posting a .230/.306/.325 slash line with a career-low OPS of .631, hitting just seven home runs in 592 plate appearances.
In order to switch things up - hopefully for the better - Heyward has been working on a new swing in offseason workouts in Arizona.
His new approach features different hand positioning and bat placement than his stance from 2016.
@WhatTheMicah @DEvanAltman best I can do rn. Hard to find a longer side angle from 2016 showing full swing/load. pic.twitter.com/NbNK4E4WzJ
— Corey Freedman (@CFCubsRelated) December 20, 2016
The season prior to signing with the Cubs, Heyward hit .293/.359/.439 with the St. Louis Cardinals.