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For Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker, simplicity works best in his hitting approach: ‘He knows what it takes’:

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Kyle Tucker likes to keep things simple when it comes to hitting.

The Chicago Cubs right fielder prefers getting his pregame work done in the indoor batting cage.

Tucker 's swing path reminds hitting coach Dustin Kelly of legends such as Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron .

In the last five years , Tucker has hit 127 doubles, 15 triples and 121 home runs with an Isolated Power (ISO) of246.

The Cubs acquired Tucker to be a difference maker in the middle of the order, trading away a lot — third baseman Isaac Paredes , right-hander Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith , who made the Astros’ opening-day roster — to acquire an impact bat. Tucker ’s quiet spring aside — he was 3 -for-30 with one home run, six walks and nine strikeouts — his performance in his final season before free agency likely will be closely tied to the Cubs ’ success..

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