Story, or blurb at least. I quickly find myself turning on all this ballyhooed “classic mechanics” stuff. Kopp and Mortensen were said to be low injury risks, two pitchers blessed with great mechanics. Right.
I’m not an injury expert, but hopefully this doesn’t turn into a TJ situation.
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I think the organization’s apparent focus on teaching everyone the Cutter (Cut Fastball) could be counteracting some of the Classic Mechanics stuff. Both the Cutter and the Slider increase the load on the elbow significantly and can lead to elbow problems.
This is likely more of a pitch-related problem than a mechanics-related problem.
The anti-guru guru makes an appearance. Love your work Chris. Still waiting for that Matt Cain analysis I emailed you for.
“Still waiting for that Matt Cain analysis I emailed you for.”
I’m still waiting for a good clip.
I hope its nothing too serious, I’m expecting big things from Mortensen this year, and would hate to see another prospect miss time with TJ.
chris…would you say the cutter or the slider is more damaging to the arm
On the subject of classic mechanics, is it just me or did DGoold’s piece a few days ago make it sound like the whole thing royally screwed up Ottavino?
“chris…would you say the cutter or the slider is more damaging to the arm”
Probably the slider due to the greater break.
You can throw the cutter more with finger pressure whereas a slider’s greater movement requires more active supination.