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  • funky_chicken
    MVP
    • Jul 2002
    • 3282
    #1

    Zito to change delivery?

    Found this to be an interesting read

    http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070215&content_id=1803330&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
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    • Lintyfresh85
      Where have I been?
      • Jul 2002
      • 17492
      #2
      Re: Zito to change delivery?

      yeah the pitching coach isn't too happy about it. I say if he stays healthy, keeps the curve, and adds velocity without losing what makes him, him, then I think the Giants should be all for it.
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        • SPTO
          binging
          • Feb 2003
          • 68046
          #3
          Re: Zito to change delivery?

          This has the makings of a disaster. I can understand a slight alteration but from skimming through the article it seems like Zito is going from one style to another one altogether. I can't think of the last big name pitcher who did that without either getting hurt or losing their success completely.
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            • CWood2
              TNA & WWE thanks you
              • May 2004
              • 4356
              #4
              Re: Zito to change delivery?

              From my shallow understanding of what his delivery looks like, it sounds very similar to what Tom House teaches. Wouldn't be surprised if Zito spent some time with him this offseason. I've read that he starts in a crouch and his stride foot is drastically closer to the hitter by the time he releases the ball. The latter part is not a bad thing, and using your legs more will only do good things for your arm. That said... I'm curious.

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                • CMH
                  Making you famous
                  • Oct 2002
                  • 26203
                  #5
                  Re: Zito to change delivery?

                  Originally posted by CWood2
                  From my shallow understanding of what his delivery looks like, it sounds very similar to what Tom House teaches. Wouldn't be surprised if Zito spent some time with him this offseason. I've read that he starts in a crouch and his stride foot is drastically closer to the hitter by the time he releases the ball. The latter part is not a bad thing, and using your legs more will only do good things for your arm. That said... I'm curious.
                  Fundamentally, it makes sense. Drive with your legs and add power to your fastball and also save your arm.

                  But, I'd worry that Zito hasn't had enough time to master the new mechanics. If he's off even a bit then over time he'd add more stress to his arm and body than he planned to.
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                    • sask3m
                      Banned
                      • Sep 2002
                      • 2352
                      #6
                      Re: Zito to change delivery?

                      what i read is that zito said its how he pitched in college.

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                        • Birdsonbat
                          MVP
                          • Feb 2003
                          • 1003
                          #7
                          Re: Zito to change delivery?

                          If any pitcher in MLB can pull it off, I think it's Zito.

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