@GratefulNTXlurker posted:I'm not a kinesiologist, orthopedist or pitching guru. I'm parroting a lot of what I write from what Ive learned in preparing for worst case scenarios in the past and reading between the lines in what experts like Meister have said. Like many other on these forums have suggested, medicine (esp nowadays) is a business. And business is (sadly) is GOOD. Why empower the people with too much info to ruin business?
True sidearmers are a wonder to me. How Kent Tekulve pitched for as long and effectively as he did is a wonder. One of the challenges I forsee with any additional research is the ability to control for pitching mechanics. I think what exacerbates and accelerates injuries are lousy mechanics. A late supinating arm with a release point off to the side is leaving the UCL on an island. Coupe that with a gloveside that's simultaneously overactive and flying open and I cant imagine how the UCL isn't crying out UNCLE.
From the best I can see in this pic, the release point is out front, and moreover the arm does not look over supinated, and if anything, looks like it's about to turn over and pronate. He's not flying off to 1st (and again he's releasing out in front) , so he likely didnt fly open glove side. My good for nothing opinion says this guy is likely healthy and actually fine.
Thanks! I’m enjoying your posts on this topic. This pitch was actually a fastball, couldn’t find any pics or video of a slider/sweeper. I think (at least hope) one of the things that helps him is his sidearm isn’t as much of a dropped arm slot, but more of a torso tilt to release from down there.