야구장을 넘기는 홈런스윙과 골프스윙의 비교 Swinging for the fences -- and fairways There are many similarities in the dynamics of swinging a baseball bat and a golf club, which are apparent in two sets of photos shown here. Even though McGwire retired from baseball last year, you can still see in the baseball sequences the awesome power he generates. Hitting 583 career home runs wasn't a fluke. With a few subtle changes to what is, overall, a solid golf swing, McGwire could become a very good player. From a technical standpoint, the main thing he could do is widen his stance to build a solid foundation -- just as he does in his baseball swing, three frames before making contact with the baseball. In his golf swing, his lower body motion is not as supportive because of his narrow stance. As a result, a hip slide causes the club to come from too far inside. From there, he could have problems with hooks or blocked shots. A solid foundation will help his balance and consistency, especially with the irons. The club will approach the ball on a much squarer path. Aside from adjusting McGwire's stance slightly and getting his club a little bit more down the line at the top, I wouldn't change too much about the way he swings the club. He can be just as dangerous to opponents on the golf course as he was to opposing pitchers for 16 seasons as a hitter. -- David Leadbetter