Taking Requests, Admin Notes

by Kyle Boddy on Apr 7, 2008 1:04 PM PDT in News Comment 24 comments

Do you have a player you'd like to see analyzed on Driveline Mechanics? Leave a comment on this post and let me know! Right now, the current slate of pitchers to be analyzed are:

Johnny Cueto

Chien-Ming Wang

Jensen Lewis

Thanks for your input! Oh, and welcome to all readers of DRays Bay, who featured my post on James Shields on their front page. I am sure you will see many posts of the Rays' young talented prospects on my site in the coming months, so stay tuned!

(Further credit for many of the pitching video clips on my site goes to pitchingclips.com)

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How about one on Greg Maddux?

by Sean on Apr 7, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’d like to see Andrew Miller. Do you think he was pushed to the majors too fast?

by David on Apr 7, 2008 3:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats on the site kyle. Would love to see a hitting profile on Alex Gordon and a pitching profile on Joba Chamberlain (2 of my Huskers).

by Mark (Your Mom) on Apr 7, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

There’s a college pitcher tearing it up, I’d love to see you analyze if you have the capacity. Tyson Ross (California Golden Bears). I don’t know much about pitching mechanics, but to my eye, the guy has a crazy “sling-shot” looking delivery.

And I’d like to see Joba too. (Go Winnebago!)

by Heater on Apr 9, 2008 9:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I would love to see Clayton Kershaw.

by rwperu34 on Apr 9, 2008 11:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’d love to see an analysis on Joakim Soria. The guy doesn’t throw all that hard but gets K’s all the same. I’ve read that batter’s can’t really pick up his release point and that it looks like the ball is coming out of his sleeve. I’d be interested to see if his mechanics might explain this. Thanks, I love the Web site.

by brian on Apr 10, 2008 5:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I would like to see Tom Glavine because I think he does some good things, but there are a couple of hitches that I don’t quite get. Also we are the same age and I am often compared to him (minus the hitches).

by Lefty on Apr 10, 2008 10:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’d love to see analysis of CC Sabathia, Francisco Liriano, and Dan Haren

by Jeremy on Apr 10, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I would love to see analysis of Adam Wainwright. As a Cardinals fan, I’m nervous that his extensive use of the curveball could lead to elbow problems as he pitches more and more innings as a starter.

by Andrew on Apr 10, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I would like to see an analysis of Brian Bannister.

by royalsfan7 on Apr 11, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Would love to see two reviews of Pat Venditte’s delivery. He’s the switch-armed pitcher out of Creighton.

by Missouri Valley Fan on Apr 14, 2008 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’d like to see Francisco Rodriguez and Phil Hughes, if possible.

You do great work man.

by Adam on Apr 14, 2008 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m really enjoying your site. Thanks for the tremendous work.

Would it be possible to break down a left handed pitcher? Who – doesn’t really matter to me – Jon Lester I guess.

I’m just interested in left handed mechanics.

Thank you,

Brian

by Brian on Apr 15, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

How about Jonathan Papelbon… I’m a Red Sox fan and I’m interested in his mechanics because of how dominate hes looked so far.

by Shawn on Apr 16, 2008 11:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Rick Porcello- 19 yrs old mid-high 90’s fastball.

by Fern on Apr 17, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Definitely would love to see you cover BJ Ryan, given his injury.

Also, another poster suggested Phil Hughes, which I think is a fantastic idea.

And my final request/suggestion would be one of the many talented young pitchers in the minors. I’d stay away from Kershaw, and maybe cover someone with slightly less exposure but still very much on everyone’s radar: Rick Porcello.

There ya have it, my 3 suggestions:
1. BJ Ryan
2. Phil Hughes
3. Rick Porcello

by Chris on Apr 18, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’d love to see you look at Dustin McGowan

by Brady on Apr 21, 2008 9:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hello!

I have been a follower of pitching for some 25 years and spend as much time as possible scouting and analyzing pitchers – in paricular, young pitchers.

Over those years I have occasionally seen someone who stands out as a pitching prospect and I follow that individual, sometimes for years, as he (hopefully) establishes himself as a successful major league pitcher.

Last year I saw a young pitcher who impressed me about as much as any pitcher ever has.

Phillippe Aumont, now in the Mariners minor league system with Wisconsin (MWL) really dazzled me and I would very much like to read your take on his mechanics as they relate to his potential. Due to his experience level, he is still pretty raw, but there appears to be so much potential!

Thank you! (and thank you for providing us pitching junkies with so much enjoyable reading)

by Brad on Apr 22, 2008 6:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Would like to see Rich Hill analyzed.

by Mark on Apr 26, 2008 11:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Rafael Perez
CC. Sabathia
Cliff Lee

by mike on May 6, 2008 11:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I would love to see analysis on Homer Bailey and Edinson Volquez.

by Lucas on Jun 13, 2008 11:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I think two series would be fascinating:
1. Pitchers who have had very long careers (Maddux, Randy Johnson, Jamie Moyer, Roger Clemens, Nolan Ryan, etc. etc.)
2. Pitchers from different eras. I’ve seen Sandy Koufax here; it would also be fascinating to see an analysis of Bob Gibson, Walter Johnson, Lefty Grove, Carl Hubbel, Sandy Koufax (in full), and anyone else of note.

by Tom on Jun 13, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs