Baseball Pitching: The Fix

The MLB has been experimenting with limiting innings, "deloading" with their Minor Leaguers, data-driven decisions and various other methods to limit injuries and protect our pitchers. And as we know, everything in the MLB has a trickle-down effect to our college, high school and youth pitchers. In the MLB segment of this podcast, I talk about Jordan Hicks, one of the most gifted pitchers of today...

With our special guest Larry Owens, we discuss the "crazy" NCAA pitching stats that were just released and what it tell us about the direction of pitching and hitting. The impact of the use of data, the chase for velocity, and current trends in coaching are all discussed with Larry's unique perspective. Contact Info: Angel@gymscience.com www. GymScience.com http://bit.ly/2WDjxZ8 Code: ELBOW http:/...

Hitting injuries vs. pitching injuries: are they acknowledged and noticed sooner when a hitter's performance declines vs. when a pitcher's performance starts to suffer. In the MLB segment, Joe asks about why this seems to be the norm in baseball. In the Teaching Moment, I talk about one specific flaw with the glove arm that directly affects the pitcher's rotation which in turn, can directly affect...

In the MLB segment, Joe and I talk about the resurgence of what is called "the yips" in a few MLB players. I plant the seed for thinking about this issue as physical not mental. The topic is so important, that I continue discussing it in the Teaching Moment, through explaining the way the ball is actually held, rolled, and finally released in the pitching motion and why the ball-release disorder c...

http://bit.ly/2GG8c4X Code: ROTATION In the MLB segment of this episode, we talk about what to do when a previously good pitcher starts to have problems, which is the current situation with a very famous pitcher. I talk about my hopes for baseball to continue to progress with how to handle signs and symptoms before they get out-of-hand. In the Teaching Moment, I continue my series on Troubleshooti...

In the MLB segment, Joe brings up an MLB pitcher who is currently suffering from serious location problems. We discuss ways to troubleshoot this issue. In the Teaching Moment, I talk about three very common lower body issues that can affect the pitching motion in a way that can interfere with a pitcher finding his max velocity. And in The Pearls segment, I discuss a text I received from a coach ta...

Joe and I kick off our first episode of Season Six with three exciting segments: In our first segment, Joe and I talk about some of the rule changes in the MLB. In The Teaching Moment, I talk about "The Defining Moment in a Pitcher's Delivery". It's a discussion about the last sequence of trunk rotation in a pitcher's delivery, prior to acceleration. Using a great photo, I talk about how to see th...

From increasing the distance of the mound to the plate to an epidemic of timing problems, Angel and Joe close out their fifth season with a great discussion of these two topics. The MLB is currently experimenting with moving the pitching mound back. Angel weighs in on the effect she thinks it will have on the pitchers...and you may be surprised to hear her take on it. And as a troubleshooter for t...

From how to work technically to using an innings format, Angel talks about the critical importance of making every bullpen count with tips on how to use it effectively and how to avoid some of the biggest mistakes she sees. And in a Troubleshooting segment, Angel answers a coach's question about the rear leg. You will learn about its role, its importance, and some of the most common errors that ca...

Are you ruining your game performances with a pre-game warm-up that slows the players down? How do you handle a pitcher who is also a starting position player? Troubleshooting the delivery: the glove arm, the front foot, and picking-up the target. And much more…with all the content and questions being provide by coaches. Angel Borrelli Pitching on YouTube Contact Info: Angel@gymscience.com www. Gy...

In the "Coaching the Coaches" segment, Angel gives you the-how and the-why of these two actions which can either make or break a pitchers throwing and/or pitching motion. Included in the discussion are tips for ways you can work with your pitchers on the field during practice and flat-ground throwing to assess and correct these very important skills. In the "All It Takes is All You Got" segment, y...

In the "Coaching the Coaches" segment, Angel talks about creative ways to make the first few weeks of flat ground throwing valuable and how to create objectives that will produce solid results. In the "All it Takes is All You Got" segment, Angel shares one of her skill-specific exercises to teach pitchers how to properly flex at the hip to create the best forward trunk tilt…the skill that is neces...

In a very special "Coaching the Coaches" segment, Joe and I continue with the discussion from the last episode about the re-entry throwing programs that we use to transition pitchers from the off-season to the pre-season.  The necessity of returning to "precision" specific methods for the pitcher is discussed and I offer food-for-thought for re-structuring how you handle your throwing programs. In...

Angel and Joe kick off the fall/ winter episodes with their Engineering the Pitcher series. In this episode's first segment, "Who's Your Daddy", Angel answers the most frequently asked questions from fathers. She talks about creating a calendar for reentry from off-season, how to plan showcases, whether or not a pitcher should have an off-season, etc. In the second segment, "All it Takes is All Yo...

In the Lessons from the MLB, Joe and Angel discuss the use of stats during the game to determine when to pull a pitcher. Angel shares an innovative idea for MLB teams to consider that could help them take additional care of their pitchers. In the Teaching Moment, front-leg knee mechanics is discussed. Using a photo presentation that you can see on her YouTube Channel , she discusses how the common...

In the Lessons from the MLB, Angel and Joe discuss the newest statistics on the high number of TJ surgeries. Angel weighs in on her thoughts about not only the reason, but what needs to happen so make a dent in this issue. You won't want to miss her common sense approach to a solution. In the Teaching Moment, Angel instructs on a common flaw she often sees that not only robs the pitcher of velocit...

In the Lesson from the MLB segment, Angel and Joe discuss when not "to take a lesson" from the MLB with Angel giving you a checklist to think about before you decide to try something a little left of center. In the Teaching Moment, with live drills, Angel teaches you how to teach your pitchers the angle of an efficient arm at stride foot contact. Please visit Angel Borrelli Pitching on YouTube to...

Big news! Angel has launched a YouTube channel for further in-depth pitching education. This episode is the first that implements the channel as a supplement to the podcast -- so you can see what Angel is explaining. Lessons from MLB MLB is doing things with the intent to protect pitchers, such as following specific pitch counts, setting maximum innings limits for the season, using the "piggyback...

In the Lessons from the MLB segment, Angel and Joe explain why a clean MRI is not necessarily good news, but rather a reason to continue investigation into the problem that brought you to the doctor's in the first place. In the Teaching Moment, Angel talks about the frequency with which the glove arm causes problems to the delivery.  She discusses the seven most common flaws and educates on how to...

Can a pitcher succeed both as a starter and a reliever? In the "Lessons from the MLB" segment, Joe and Angel discuss the differences between starters and closers, as well as the important details that a coach should remember when deciding to use a pitcher in both roles. In "The Teaching Moment," Angel provides a seven-exercise complete workout for the forearms, wrists and fingers that strengthen t...

Should you push-off the rubber? While discussing Aroldis Chapman's knee injury during the "Lessons from MLB" segment, Joe and Angel visit the debate of how you get from the back leg to the front leg.   In "The Teaching Moment," Angel talks about the dangers of the long-held belief that pitching with pain is normal -- as is commonly reported by many current and former MLB pitchers.  She explains ho...

In the Lessons from the MLB segment, Joe and Angel talk about Noah Syndergaard's sprained index finger: what does it mean and tips on determining the cause.   In the Teaching Moment, Angel gives three possible causes of why a pitcher is having a problem with getting over his front leg and releasing the ball as close to the plate as possible.   And in the Ninth Inning, Angel talks about the dangers...

In this episode of Baseball Pitching: The Fix, there are three segments.   First, in "Lessons from MLB," we examine New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino's ability to self-correct his mechanics during the game. Baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli talks about the beauty of this skill and how to acquire it…without letting it interfere with your pitching.   Then, in "The Teaching Moment,"...

In The Teaching Moment, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli talk about the change-up, including the grips, the muscles involved, and how to use that information to troubleshoot issue with its effectiveness.  Additionally, using some examples of common methods used to practice the change-up, Angel talks about how to avoid mistakes when creating a drill or practice session....

In this episode, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli speak with Bellarmine University Head Baseball Coach Larry Owens about five things that pitchers can do to improve their performance. One by one, Larry details five pillars of pitching performance that many coaches and pitchers already are familiar with. After Larry explains the importance of each -- i.e., "the why," An...