X-Factor

Clayton Kershaw demonstrates this when he pitches

Yadier Molina demonstrates this when he is catching

influencing plays….. with….. body language?

body language says a lot

you can interpret much from a series of “ugly swings”

that is a type of body language that is easy to count

but a definable, palpable swagger is somewhat more nuanced

it says something when you see pitchers go out of their way to get involved in defense early in games

we recognize this as a good strategy (just dont get hurt)