Comments on: Joba’s Mechanics

By: Mechanical Joba « iYankees

Mechanical Joba « iYankees — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:06:53 +0000

[...] Here’s an interesting read at Baseball-Intellect, where the author breaks down Joba’s throwing mechanics and analyzes the probability of injury in relation to those mechanics. I would think that those adrenaline-induced fist pumps and celebratory spins are probably the biggest mechanical issues for Joba (…), although throwing 100 mph may, in fact, be worse for his body (…). For whatever reason, I read the article yesterday, sent it to my little brother (he’s a pitcher), and then totally forgot about it (sorry guys). Either way, it’s been floating around the internet, but I saw it first at WW. [...]

By: Don

Don — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:58:22 +0000

Everybody’s physiology is different, thus you cannot make a **cookie cutter** delivery.

That, and read the Sandy Koufax book. If he was pitching today they’d have him on the DL 2/3rds of every season. Me, I’ll take short, dominant careers.

By: DJ21996

DJ21996 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:21:29 +0000

Watch Randy Johnson ( post 2004 version ) when he isnt trying to throw the ball as hard as possible.
His follow through and dangling leg drive are both similar to Joba’s.

I am reaching though.