[DC 86]

Stupid me. I always assumed that runners become "more explosive" by developing lower body strength, as in putting ON muscle weight (quads, etc.). Think Rickey Henderson of base-stealing fame. Thanks for the insight!  (I'll share it with Rickey.)

You can't generalize based on one player. Billy Hamilton was one of the fastest and most explosive players in MLB, and a top base stealer, with a completely different body type than Henderson. He was listed at 6-0, 160 and always looked skinny. Some players need to lose weight to become quicker and more explosive while others are the opposite.

I remember Jeffrey Hammonds adding weight after his freshman year and looking noticeably thicker which gave him more power, but at the cost of his quickness out of the box and speed around the bases, which had been a big part of his game.

It really depends on your body type and frame as to whether adding or losing weight is going to benefit you; each athlete is different.

[DC 86]

Stupid me. I always assumed that runners become "more explosive" by developing lower body strength, as in putting ON muscle weight (quads, etc.). Think Rickey Henderson of base-stealing fame. Thanks for the insight!  (I'll share it with Rickey.)

You can't generalize based on one player. Billy Hamilton was one of the fastest and most explosive players in MLB, and a top base stealer, with a completely different body type than Henderson. He was listed at 6-0, 160 and always looked skinny. Some players need to lose weight to become quicker and more explosive while others are the opposite.

I remember Jeffrey Hammonds adding weight after his freshman year and looking noticeably thicker which gave him more power, but at the cost of his quickness out of the box and speed around the bases, which had been a big part of his game.

It really depends on your body type and frame as to whether adding or losing weight is going to benefit you; each athlete is different.