Getting Over the Front Leg for Pitching Velocity Part Two

The Fix Season 2 Episode 9

In this episode, Joe Janish and Angel Borrelli discuss updates of pitchers from previous episodes, such as Homer Bailey, Jonathon Niese, Justin Verlander, Vic Black, and Masahiro Tanaka. In particular, Angel explains the connection between Vic Black’s herniated disc and his shoulder weakness, and she goes into detail about Tanaka’s reduced velocity. Finally, Angel provides a velocity tip by illustrating — with photos referenced below — how pitchers need to, and fail to, “get over the front leg.”

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Zack Wheeler Didn’t Need Tommy John Surgery

The New York Mets announced that Zack Wheeler underwent successful Tommy John surgery to repair his UCL and a torn flexor tendon. That’s good news. However, Wheeler could have avoided the surgery. How? Listen to Season 2, Episode 5 of The Fix.

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Photo reference for The Fix Season 2 Episode 2

Two photos of Homer Bailey‘s follow-through, prior to torn flexor mass surgery.