quote:Originally posted by PGStaff:
TPG,
I'm curious as to why you include Haren on your list. If it is a list showing those who have compiled long successful careers. It seems he would be one of the studies rather than one who has proven your point.
Lifetime records
Maddux – 336-206
Glavine – 295-192
Ryan – 324-292
Clemens – 348-178
Oswalt – 104-49
Haren – 38-37
I like Haren (and Oswalt) because their mechanics most closely resemble those of guys like Maddux, Glavine, Ryan, and Clemens. I mention them because I am always being asked by people which current pitchers their sons should emulate.
Infortunately, not everyone knows what I mean when I talk about the mechanics of Nolan Ryan or Tom Seaver, and video of them is harder to find. In contrast, it's much easier to see a game in which Haren or Oswalt is pitching.
Other younger pitchers whose mechanics like include...
- Johan Santana
- Zach Duke
- Daisuke Matsuzaka
I still mostly like Freddy Garcia, but I am concerned with how high his Pitching Arm Side elbow gets. I wonder if that may have something to do with the shoulder problems he has had.
I am concerned about Adam Wainwright for the same reason...
