There wasnt much to hang your hat on, however at least 2 good and enjoyable things occurred during the baseball shutdown: (1) Ian Happ became an incredibly outspoken, thoughtful, enjoyable voice for the Cubs and for baseball, and (2) Anthony Rizzo dropped a tremendous 25 pounds.
Those 2 great and enjoyable things came together this afternoon as Cubs gamers got to work. Not only was Rizzo there and flaunting the brand-new shredded physique, however Happ was keeping in mind and dropping compliments:
Rizzo states he was currently in excellent shape entering Spring Training, however when things shut down, he understood he was either going to use that time to intensify method excessive, or focus on grinding (NBCSC). So he and quality assurance coach Mike Napoli held each other accountable, and each lost 25 pounds over the previous few months.
Rizzo actually does look remarkably healthy:.
Happ on Rizzo slimmer body (2/2):.
” Very great to see him downsizing. He looks absolutely terrific. His pop right now, I dont wish to oversell it, but his pop today is– hes strong; hes really strong.” https://t.co/mtHaYQ4ZO5.
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) July 3, 2020.
And to the extent you have any issues about weight loss and a drop in power, do not stress. Yes, some heft and mass and muscle helps with a little extra range, however primarily its about bat speed, barreling, and the angle at contact. Normally, when a man gets more fit, its an excellent thing across the board, including work at the plate and general health throughout the season.
And to the degree you have any issues about weight reduction and a drop in power, dont stress. Yes, some heft and mass and muscle assists with a little extra distance, but mainly its about bat speed, barreling, and the angle at contact. Normally, when a man gets more fit, its an advantage across the board, consisting of work at the plate and total health throughout the season.
A svelte @ARizzo44 pic.twitter.com/iprElOv4xu.
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) July 3, 2020.
