southsider2k5 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/carlos...-white-sox-loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 So much potential in Rodon it's ridiculous to think about. Imagine how good Rodon could be if he learned to locate his FB/SL/CU and now add a sinker to that repertoire. Yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Mar 27, 2016 -> 02:52 PM) So much potential in Rodon it's ridiculous to think about. Imagine how good Rodon could be if he learned to locate his FB/SL/CU and now add a sinker to that repertoire. Yikes! Tough to do with his motion. He'll really need to work on consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 We sure it's a sinker or is it a cutter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Mar 27, 2016 -> 09:08 PM) We sure it's a sinker or is it a cutter? It says sinker in the article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 QUOTE (ptatc @ Mar 27, 2016 -> 08:53 PM) Tough to do with his motion. He'll really need to work on consistency. Is it the finishing part of his motion that inhibits him? The part where he finishes with a straight right leg and a lack of follow through with the left leg? His motion is odd in that it comes to such an abrupt stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 QUOTE (ptatc @ Mar 27, 2016 -> 09:09 PM) It says sinker in the article. Could swear he's been working on the sinker since late last year. Thought I had seen some fasballs with sinking movement in the low 90's from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Mar 28, 2016 -> 08:23 AM) Is it the finishing part of his motion that inhibits him? The part where he finishes with a straight right leg and a lack of follow through with the left leg? His motion is odd in that it comes to such an abrupt stop. That would be my interpretation. Without the good trunk flexion to decelerate the motion, he really leaves himself open to abrupt finishes which makes it difficult to be consistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 QUOTE (ptatc @ Mar 28, 2016 -> 08:56 AM) That would be my interpretation. Without the good trunk flexion to decelerate the motion, he really leaves himself open to abrupt finishes which makes it difficult to be consistent. Makes sense and thanks for the explanation. Do you think the abrupt finish in his pitching motion could add stress on the lower back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Mar 28, 2016 -> 10:40 AM) Makes sense and thanks for the explanation. Do you think the abrupt finish in his pitching motion could add stress on the lower back? The low back is actually protected well. It would put a great deal of stress on the posterior rotator cuff and lats (ala Peavy) in an attempt to slow down the arm and keep it from flying off. The hips would also be vulnerable because of the rotation in the place of the flexion. Edited March 28, 2016 by ptatc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 QUOTE (ptatc @ Mar 28, 2016 -> 02:02 PM) The low back is actually protected well. It would put a great deal of stress on the posterior rotator cuff and lats (ala Peavy) in an attempt to slow down the arm and keep it from flying off. The hips would also be vulnerable because of the rotation in the place of the flexion. This is really good stuff and thanks for educating me. In order for Carlos to alleviate the abrupt finish in his delivery, would a longer stride towards home plate with the right leg allow more bending of the right knee and provide a better follow through with left arm? Perhaps helping his control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Mar 28, 2016 -> 03:07 PM) This is really good stuff and thanks for educating me. In order for Carlos to alleviate the abrupt finish in his delivery, would a longer stride towards home plate with the right leg allow more bending of the right knee and provide a better follow through with left arm? Perhaps helping his control? His lower body looks about right. A longer stride would help. Its more just flexing at the trunk and hips so the trunk is closer to parallel to the ground. This helps with the deceleration of the body and arm and allows for a much smoother motion. It would also help to keep it all more consistent. Granted, these are more the norms for biomechanical health and doesn't mean everyone is comfortable with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan 13m13 minutes ago #whitesox LHP Carlos Rodon threw 108 pitches vs. minor leaguers in Arizona this morning. Next outing is Wednesday in Oakland vs. Athletics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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