Max Clark adjusts leg kick, finds success with Tigers

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Max Clark adjusts leg kick, finds success with Tigers
Summary

Max Clark has shown improvement at the plate for the Detroit Tigers since reverting to a modified leg kick. The rookie has been more effective against high-velocity fastballs, reaching base with hard-hit singles and a triple against the Chicago White Sox. Clark's adjustments followed difficulties with timing while using a toe-tap method that he originally implemented to enhance balance. He credits his recent success to returning to his natural swing mechanics, suggesting that further adaptations could be necessary as he continues to face various pitching styles.

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  • Max Clark has hit.267 on sinkers recently.
  • Clark changed from a toe-tap back to a leg kick.
  • He has shown improved timing with high-velocity fastballs.
  • Manager AJ Hinch praises Clark's baseball intelligence.
  • Clark acknowledges that more adjustments will be needed.
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  • 11:14 PMYahoo SportsTigers' Max Clark finding his groove since going back to a leg kick
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Max Clark has had some success adjusting to major-league pitching.

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