NYT article on pitching limits (Glenn Fleisig)

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/17/sports/baseball/harveys-injury-shows-pitchers-have-a-speed-limit.html?hp&_r=0

Featuring "The Biomechanical Man," otherwise known as Glenn Fleisig. It's an excellent look at the nature and limits of contemporary pitching.

Question for Glenn -- what do you think of Mike Marshall's suggested new pitching style for higher velocity as mentioned in the NYT article? It was described generally as "throwing in a straight line" to the plate -- what does it exactly entail?

Fascinating!!!

Almost certain the gun wasn't calibrated correctly that night.

"In fact, Chapman has thrown 17 of the 20 fastest pitches recorded by Pitch F/X since 2008, according to Goldbeck. Four of those heaters came during Gwynn’s seven-pitch at-bat, which ended in a strikeout. Two others were thrown by Chapman that same night against other Padres."

It amazes me that nobody has given the teachings of Marshall a chance. His academic credentials should give him some credibility. The fact he threw so many innings in relief should give him a lot of credibility. He had to know something.

It amazes me that nobody has given the teachings of Marshall a chance. His academic credentials should give him some credibility. The fact he threw so many innings in relief should give him a lot of credibility. He had to know something.

The Internet holds a few clues on "why" few listened to Iron Mike.

I just sent this link to Glenn. Not sure he saw it.

Thanks, guys. This interview is receiving a lot of attention. Subsequent to this, I've been interviewed in the last few days from Toronto to London.

By the way, we have studied the Mike Marshall way and it isn't good. Click here to read the details.

- Glenn