http://www.sbnation.com/users/punksoulbrutha Posts made by punksoulbrutha on SB Nation http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2008/3/22/318177/the-physics-of-pitching punksoulbrutha Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:04:20 -0000 <p>anyone else catch the HBO "Real Sports" segment on the physics of pitching? &nbsp;</p> <p>I think it's obvious to any human that the stress put on an arm from throwing a baseball (especially if you wear birds on the bat) &nbsp;isn't natural. &nbsp;(my wiffleball experience backs this!) &nbsp;</p> <p>Former Cy Young pitcher and alleged "asshole" Mike Marshall has developed a completely different way to throw a baseball that is believed to eliminate the stress put on the arm. &nbsp;It's weird to watch the delivery... not pretty. &nbsp;people throw off the opposite leg and have a strange follow through. &nbsp;He developed this throwing technique at michigan state and claims it's scientifically sound. &nbsp;He currently is only working with people whose arms have already been destroyed, but aren't willing to give up the dream, for $20 a day. &nbsp;</p> <p>Former cardinal Joe Magraine was interviewed and pointed out the obvious reasons why no one within the game will even comment on study. &nbsp;(pitching coaches losing jobs, the Marshall dude isn't exactly easy to work with and it's hard to change a habit that has lasted for over a hundred years)</p> <p>I found it interesting and if anyone knows anything else to add to this or thoughts on it, please please me.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>