Pitching Mechanics Redux: Joba Chamberlain
May 14, 2008 – 6:15 am
(source: pitchingclips.com)
I said in a previous article that I don’t like Joba’s mechanics, but after reviewing them again, I’m not so sure. Readers and analysts alike have said that he doesn’t form the Inverted W and/or Inverted L, and I think I’m inclined to agree after looking at it again. His level of horizontal shoulder abduction (scap loading) is so great that I think it confused me in my early analyses.
Regardless, he is late at footstrike and his followthrough is suspect. These two things still make me wonder about his long-term health.
One Response to “Pitching Mechanics Redux: Joba Chamberlain”
This site a lot of fun guys. Found it by accident today. I read the previous article about Joba and saw this one too. The first thing that crosses my mind with your analysis and the replies from your readers is this though: What is the debate about? I see a lot of talk about inverted L’s, W’s, M’s, concerns about his future health. He throws mid-upper 90’s, repeats his delivery and dominates major league hitters. What point are you guys trying to make with all this? His movements “mechanics” work for him.
By cholt007 on Jun 6, 2008