I have only been able to catch bits and pieces of the playoffs, but if does seem like every time I turn on the Cleveland Indians, Jhonny Peralta is getting an extra-base hit.  Bloop double a few nights ago, and HR's in the past two games.

Peralta's swing caught my attention when I first saw him in 2005 and this is why

After an outstanding May, I thought Peralta was going to make me look like a genius based on a piece I did on him over the off-season.  Basically just seemed like his swings were consistent but had a vision problem.  He did bounce back this year from 2006, but not quite as studly as 2005.  But he is still 25 and plenty of potential to continue developing...gotta love that opposite field power. 

On that note, a big thumbs up to Cleveland hitting coach, Derek Shelton.  According to the description given:

"As Hitting Coordinator he streamlined the entire Indians minor league organization from the Dominican League to Triple A with all new terminology and approach to hitting"

Mr. Shelton is doing something quite well.  I'd love to talk to him about that "terminology" and find out what their philosophy is all about.


And there's also a recent article on Peralta at Baseball America and they forsee a shift to 3rd base for him.  Good, less glovey, more smashy.  Looking forward to it.