Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate running for governor of Ohio, has removed a video he previously posted on Instagram. In the video, Ramaswamy is seen swinging a baseball bat at a batting cage while listing 10 policy promises he would implement if elected governor. Each promise was accompanied by a swing and a hit. The video sparked online criticism, with many pointing out how Ramaswamy performed the swings. Critics noted that he seemed to stand back from the plate rather than grip the bat closer to the top—known as "choking up"—and swing with full force, which is standard in baseball. One viewer remarked that Ramaswamy’s swing looked as though he had never held a bat before. Another comment, using language reminiscent of former President Donald Trump, suggested that the swings were the best he had ever taken during a photo op at the batting cage. The video was shared by CNN senior politics reporter Andrew Kaczynski on social media, who noted that Ramaswamy posted it without any additional explanation. An Ohio politics news account, Plunderbund, commented that this was the "second time in a week his staff has exhibited zero sports awareness," referencing an earlier incident in which Ramaswamy allegedly wore a knock-off Ohio State Buckeyes jersey for a campaign photo. The Independent has reached out to Ramaswamy’s campaign for a response. Ramaswamy’s race for governor is currently closely contested with his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton, the former Director of Ohio's Department of Health. Recent polls show the two candidates are nearly tied, with a June survey from the New York Times indicating they are neck and neck. Other polls, including those from AARP and Fox News in June, showed Acton slightly ahead, while a poll from Bowling Green State University in April had Ramaswamy just barely ahead. Two prediction markets also suggest Acton has a slight advantage. In a previous campaign video, Ramaswamy used a similar format, hitting a tennis ball and explaining his policy positions between swings. That video did not face the same level of criticism. James Surowiecki, author of "The Wisdom of Crowds," noted that Ramaswamy is a skilled tennis player and that the ad would have worked well with him hitting tennis shots. However, Surowiecki suggested that the campaign opted for a baseball swing, believing it would appear more relatable, even though Ramaswamy's performance resembled that of an uncoordinated 6-year-old.