VIDEO: Breakdown of How Gary Sanchez Changed Catching Stance to Steal More Strikes is Incredible

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez has given fans reason to pull their hair out with his defense over the past three seasons, but some new adjustments might relay that frustration onto opposing batters in 2020. He's adjusted the way he sets himself up behind the plate, and the Bombers are already reaping the benefits.

A video breakdown by internet personality Jomboy revealed a "striking" difference in Sanchez's catcher's stance in Spring Training versus previous seasons. The Kraken has been seen catching with one knee down and his glove sticking down in the dirt.

The change allows for Sanchez to frame low pitches more effectively, to make them appear more like strikes. This technique is meant to elude umpires into calling in-between pitches -- or just downright balls -- as strikes instead.

The adjustment appears to be the first testament to the work of the Yankees' new catching coach Tanner Swanson, whom the organization brought in in early February to help remold Sanchez's defense. When he was brought in, Swanson stated that he wanted to prioritize the bottom of the strike zone.

“That’s where a majority of borderline pitches live,’’ Swanson said. "In a lot of ways, this is uncharted territory ... to come out of a crouch and throw."

Sanchez, at 27 years old, has been one of the best power-hitting catchers in baseball since coming up to the MLB level in 2016. His performance in recent years has declined as a result of injuries and poor defense in terms of preventing passed balls, but he has displayed commitment to improving and making the adjustments to help him grow into an all-around elite catcher.

"We’ve been working on having my right knee lower, staying lower to the ground, receiving in that position. Adjusting from position to movement, you know, being flexible in that position,” Sanchez said. “That’s one of the main focus right now. Just receiving for that position.”

Sanchez's performance in the regular season will speak volumes to the effectiveness of Swanson's coaching.