The video below is a slow motion shot of Trevor Bauer (1st Round Pick of the D-Backs). His delivery reminds me of some the past time greats; Juan Marichal, Sandy Koufax, Fernando Valenzuela. And the not so past time great; Tim Lincecum.
Trevor Bauer - fast forward to 1:15
The video is presumably directly from Trevor himself (I can only assume since he says it is, but cannot verify). He answers some questions in the comments and one that caught my eye was this:
He has great torque and a huge stride. I find it fascinating (much like many people have said about Lincecum).
What does everyone here think of his delivery?
And... With Lincecum and Bauer now doing really well, do you think the more traditional approach or "cookie cutter" way will start going the way of the dinosaurs and we will see more pitchers in the coming years with these unorthodox mechanics?
Trevor Bauer - fast forward to 1:15
The video is presumably directly from Trevor himself (I can only assume since he says it is, but cannot verify). He answers some questions in the comments and one that caught my eye was this:
the best advice i can give you on maximizing torque and momentum is to go play shortstop for a while. feel what its like to be athletic and throw the ball in rhythm. what happens on a ground ball in the 5 6 hole? you have to backhand it and get rid of it as quick and explosively as possible right? take that athleticism and put it on the mound. thats the biggest issue with the way mechanics are taught this day in age...no one is allowed to be athletic. they're cookie cut
What does everyone here think of his delivery?
And... With Lincecum and Bauer now doing really well, do you think the more traditional approach or "cookie cutter" way will start going the way of the dinosaurs and we will see more pitchers in the coming years with these unorthodox mechanics?
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