text: Parra was horrendous last season for many of the same reasons Desmond is struggling this season. No doubt Desmond has been a disappointment and was a question mark from the start, all fans can do at this point is hope Desmond has the same type of rebound next season as Parra has had this season.
  
  Hand and calf injuries are a couple of the worst a hitter can have. The hand is obvious in terms of strength and bat speed and the calf could be hindering his base. The legs are just as important to hitting as any other part of the body, especially for power.