Arcia working on simplifying swing mechanics

MILWAUKEE — The swing that produced Orlando Arcia’s first Major League home run on Friday was a whirr of moving hands and feet, leaving the 22-year-old shortstop leaning at a 45-degree angle to the dirt as he watched the baseball fly to left field.

The result was a milestone moment for a player who ranks 11th on MLBPipeline.com’s list of the top prospects in baseball. The process, however, is a work in progress.

“That’s part of what we’re trying to tone down a little bit,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. “He’s got such great coordination and hand-eye coordination in general that he’s gotten away with a lot of moving parts. Every hitter, as they progress, tries to be ‘quiet’ yet still generate the same rhythm and bat speed.”

Arcia has been paying particular attention to the mechanics of his swing after entering the homestand in a 2-for-34 funk. A number of teammates …

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