Baseball Pitching: The Fix

Should a pitching coach fix what isn't broken? In other words, if a pitcher is performing well in spite of a mechanical flaw, should a coach intervene by making a correction? Baseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli responds to that "rule" with a new one: "when it breaks, let's fix it!"

In the fourth episode of The Fix: Season 3, Angel defines platelet-rich-plasma injections, how they might be used in treating pitching injuries, and why they might not be helpful at all in a pitcher's return to the mound.

Next, Angel describes the importance of elbow angle at max external rotation, and how an incorrect angle can create shoulder problems, such as in the case of Tyson Ross.

Finally, using Matt Harvey as an example, Angel explains what a pitching coach means by "pushing the ball" and how the back leg affects command.

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Baseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli discusses forearm tightness and flexor strains, using Andrew Heaney's injury as an example. She explains why they happen, how they should be treated,and how they can quickly lead to UCL tears and Tommy John surgery.Further, she troubleshoots Andrew Heaney's pitching motion,offering a simple and easy adjustment to his mechanics that can prevent re-injury of his arm.

Also, with the Mets' Jacob deGrom as an example, Angel connects the dots between lat strains and velocity loss, suggesting minor changes to deGrom's motion that could alleviate his lat issue.

During the "Teaching Moment" segment, Angel talks about gadgets and drills that are designed to alter a pitcher's stride -- and why they can be more harmful than helpful.

Finally, she presents an easy to apply tip that can improve pitching command.

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In this episode, baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli examines Jered Weaver's diminishing velocity and offers solutions that can help prevent loss of velocity by Weaver and other Major League Baseball pitchers.

Also, Angel provides a tip on improving location that involves the wrist, and gives pitching coaches a homework assignment.

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Can Jarrod Parker ever pitch again? Is there a way pitchers can avoid the Verducci Effect without an innings limit? Should you consider data in predicting injuries?

In the first episode of Season 3 Episode 1 of The Fix, baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli explains

• why Jarrod Parker needs a third Tommy John surgery, and how he can avoid a fourth
• how the Verducci Effect can be avoided with some simple math
• whether the Verducci Effect holds any weight
• why statistics are an imprecise way to predict pitching injuries

Additionally, Angel dispels three myths she hears from pitchers, coaches, and parents this time of year, and, finally, she provides a dead-simple tip to improve command.

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Baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli explains how andwhy Jarrod Parker broke his epicondyle (elbow) and what he can doto avoid a third Tommy John surgery.

Additionally, Angel examines the shoulder woes of DrewSmyly.

Finally, she provides two velocity tips -- one involving thewrist and the other, the glove side arm. Photos illustrating thesetips can be seen here.

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Baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli and Joe Janish discuss the rash of pitching injuries suffered in the first week of2015 spring training games. Is long toss a good idea when a pitcherhas a sore arm and/or a possible arm injury? Should he “throwthrough” soreness? A particular focus on Gavin Floyd‘s chronicand recurring elbow injuries, as well as the contrast between howYu Darvish andMark Appel reacted towarning signs experienced during their pregame warmups. Otherpitchers discussed include Cliff Lee,Brandon Cumpton,Tim Collins,Adam Wainwright, andVincent Velasquez.Finally, Angel shares a secret to pitching velocity.

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Featuring baseball coach / ESPN blogger Joe Janish and sport kinesiologist / baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli. Angel and Joe discuss warming up to pitch -- the process, how and why it can vary from pitcher to pitcher, and what "warming up" really means. They also talk about the risk factors of pitchers coming off of surgery, with a focus on Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey. Finally, Angel provides a secret to pitching velocity.

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Angel Borrelli and Joe Janish start off season two of TheFix discussing baseball pitching mechanics and injuryprevention. The beginning of spring training / spring practice through the beginning of the season is the time when most pitchinginjuries occur — why? Here’s a hint: you can’t blame it directly oncold weather. Also, what is the single most important factor toconsider in keeping pitchers healthy this year — for pitchers atall levels from little league through the big leagues? (Anotherhint: it has nothing to do with pitch counts nor innings limits.)What should you be looking for, and asking your pitchers, whenspring practice begins. Finally, Angel provides a secret topitching velocity that pitchers can begin working on today.

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Pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli and baseball blogger Joe Janish talk about pitching mechanics. The show begins with discussion of Tyler Skaggs' decision to walk off the mound while in the middle of pitching a no-hitter. That leads into an explanation of a "pronator mass strain," which was Skaggs' initial diagnosis as well as the injury suffered by Cliff Lee. Angel then describes some signs that a pitcher may be fatigued and/or about to injure himself; and what a coach should do in such a situation. Further, Angel explains how a pitcher should be brought back from such an injury. The show closes with Joe and Angel talking about the theory that MLB pitchers will inevitably suffer decreased performance once they reach age 30 -- including recommendations by Angel that can result in pitchers maintaining or increasing their performance as they age.

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Pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli and ESPN SweetSpot blogger Joe Janish start out by discussing the deceleration phase of the baseball pitching motion and how it is important toward both staying healthy and in troubleshooting mechanics. Then, they talk about a mechanical flaw that some pitchers exhibit (most notably Stephen Strasburg, Mark Prior, and Zack Wheeler) that is described in some circles as an “inverted W.” Finally, Joe recounts the Seattle Mariners’ decision to leave pitcher Roenis Elias in a recent game after he suffered a forearm cramp. 

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