[nickrego]

I found the GD, my current stance, uncomfortable with side facing mechanics. So I use...

Low hammer (more of an extension of the arm/fist to wards the pitcher) for strikes.

Forward Pull of the Bow for Strike 3.

No matter what your stance is, I think it is best to avoid sideways mechanics in general. We need to keep our eye on the ball. Unless you are working a 4 man crew, in a very high level of baseball, where the silly stuff just doesn't happen.