Bullpen Mechanics

THT: Buchholz vs. Kennedy

No-hit wonder Clay Buchholz or Ian Kennedy? Whom would you rather have? Let’s use video and try to answer this question…

Here’s the link to the article at THT

“Different ways to attack hitters. Similar success so far in their careers.

THT: Jake Peavy’s Max Effort Mechanics

Here's the link to the article at THT.

".....Peavy is a max-effort pitcher with high risk/high reward mechanics....."

THT- The 2007 Draft Awards

The draft’s winners and losers plus awards such as “best mechanics” and “best swing.” Who were this year’s worst picks? Here’s the link

“What else can I say? Excellent arm action, very good tempo, smooth yet aggressive. Firms up the front side very well. TINSTAPP and all, but Porcello’s mechanics are just phenomenal.”

THT: Chamberlain or Hughes-Who has the better mechanics?

“...right now, from a mechanical efficiency point-of-view, the choice is clear.”

Here’s the link to the article at The Hardball Times:
Joba vs. Phil

THT-The Four Greatest HR hitters of Alltime

What can we learn from the powerful swings of Ruth, Aaron, Barry and A-Rod? Here’s the link to the article at THT.

“And although Aaron and Ruth belong to different eras and competed under different circumstances, we stand to learn a lot from analyzing their powerful swings.:

THT: D-Train’s Mechanics: A video analysis

Comparing the current version of Dontrelle to the ‘05 and ‘06 versions....

“If you’re the Marlins, do you want the slow and controlled 2007 version of Willis? Or do you prefer the “out of control,” legs flying everywhere, high-energy, looks like he’s rushing, aggressive 2005 version of Willis?”

THT: Scouting The East Cobb Braves: Part 1-The Hitters

A little video scouting report on some of the members of the 2008 Draft Class…

“I have little doubt that Hightower will be one of the top catchers in next year’s draft, very little doubt.”

Breaking Down The Draft: The Sleepers and the Overrated

Part 5 of the series takes a look at 15 more prospects, including some interesting cases:

“I’m like you in that I’m not big on the “tall and fall” guys, I’m more interested in the violent, twisting sonsabitches like Lincecum.”

Thanks again to -Joel Zumaya, Guitar Hero- for the excellent quote.

THT: Breaking Down The Draft: Ten More Prospects

Ten more video breakdowns, including Kyle Russell, Will Middlebrooks, Matt Harvey, Nevin Griffith and others.

“Russell has huge power potential. If the Cardinals can work on shortening his swing just a bit and fixing his swing plane, Russell will hit for a ton of power.”

As always, questions, comments, and suggestions are welcome....

THT: Breaking Down the Draft’s 1st Round: picks 21-30

Video analysis of picks 21-30 in this year’s draft.

In case you missed them: here’s the links to picks 1-10 and picks 11-20