Ramírez's toe tap fueled Game 5 homer off Burke

DeRo details timing change for Guardians star

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Did José Ramírez unlock something with his swing? 🧐 DeRo points out the toe tap the Guardians' superstar used in his ep Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: José Ramírez homered in Game 5 against Sean Burke using a toe-tap timing move. DeRo identified the tap as the mechanical key behind the swing.

Why it matters: Game 5 swings carry series leverage in October. Sustaining that timing mechanism matters for Cleveland Guardians lineup production.

What to watch: Watch whether Ramírez reuses the toe tap in his next October at-bats.

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