During his playing days, Cal Ripken Jr. would change stances about as often as manager's change their lineups. Or their socks, if Ripken was slumping or trying to compensate for a sore back.
J.J. Hardy isn't trying to uphold a tradition among Orioles shortstops, but he's been known to experiment, too. While Ripken might bend more at the knees or straighten up, Hardy is known more to adjust his hands.
Check out what he's doing so far this week.
Hardy has lowered his hands again, which many...
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