Amed Rosario’s emergence as a Yankees hitting weapon is three years in the making
Amed Rosario has transformed into a more powerful hitter for the Yankees, showing increased bat speed and improved launch angle over the past three years. This development stems from his consistent offseason work at Driveline, a data-focused baseball training facility. The changes have led to higher exit velocities and more home runs during the 2026 season.
- ▪Amed Rosario's average bat speed increased from 71.3 mph in 2023 to 74 mph in 2026.
- ▪Rosario has spent the last three offseasons training at Driveline to improve his hitting mechanics.
- ▪Higher bat speed and improved launch angle have contributed to greater power and more home runs.
- ▪Tanner Stokey, Driveline's director of hitting, noted that gaining bat speed is uncommon for established 30-year-old players.
- ▪Rosario played for the Guardians and Dodgers before joining the Yankees.
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inside the yankees Amed Rosario’s emergence as a Yankees hitting weapon is three years in the making By Greg Joyce Published May 1, 2026, 6:20 a.m. ET Amed Rosario works on his stance at the plate at one of Driveline's facilities. @drivelinebaseball/YouTube During the 2023 season, when Amed Rosario split time between the Guardians and Dodgers, he had an average bat speed of 71.3 mph. Access the Yankees beat like never before Don’t miss Greg Joyce’s text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees.
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