Fun with Myths: Hitting the Other Way (Jose Bautista)
Here's a fun discussion you hear from your garden-variety hitting coaches: Successful hitters at the pro level look to go the other way. They are primarily interested in going gap...
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Reviewing ASMI's Biomechanical Analysis of Dr. Marshall's Pitchers (Focus: Performance/Velocity)
I've been meaning to write on this subject for quite some time, and if it's received well, I'll write more about ASMI's report. A fair warning: This post will be...
Fastball Mechanics and a 500 Pound Deadlift
Not a lot of time to update due to some major projects in the works. I hope to share them with you all over the next month, but until then,...
Craig Kimbrel's Overpowering Velocity - How Did He Get It?
If you've paid any attention to the MLB season this year, you know Craig Kimbrel's name. He's the flame-throwing closer in the lights-out bullpen of the Atlanta Braves, also featuring...
Craig Kimbrel's 95 MPH Fastball Velocity - How Did He Get It?
If you've paid any attention to the MLB season this year, you know Craig Kimbrel throws hard. In fact, Craig Kimbrel has the ninth-highest fastball velocity amongst all relievers in the big...
Has Stephen Strasburg Changed His Pitching Mechanics?
Let's take a look: Nope. Sure doesn't look like it based on 30 FPS video, even when you compare a changeup (left, 2010) to a four-seam fastball (right, 2011). The...