Raising Aces

Raising Aces: Organizational Trends: Looking for Mechanical Hallmarks

In which Doug discovers mechanical connections between the pitchers on the Nats, Cardinals, Marlins, and other teams.

Mechanical breakdowns of two top Toronto arms.

Doug evaluates the mechanics of the no. 9 prospect on the Top 101.

From Walter Johnson to Lucas Giolito.

Scouting the deliveries of pitchers from the dawn of the television era and earlier.

A look at the mechanics of Catfish Hunter, Hoyt Wilhelm, Don Drysdale, Juan Marichal, and Bob Gibson.

A look at the mechanics of Steve Carlton, Tom Seaver, Jim Palmer, and other immortals.

How did one of the most dominant, durable pitchers of the past do it?

Does the NPB pitcher's delivery bode well for his ability to weather a heavy early workload and make a smooth transition to the majors?

A close look at the mechanics and performance of the precocious Dodgers lefty.

The stats don't capture the promise of Pittsburgh's top pitching prospect.

Breaking down the zone profiles of some of baseball's best pitchers.

A mechanical look at one of the highest-ceiling pitching prospects in baseball.

A mechanical look at the 21-year-old Mets pitching prospect.

Pitchers who succeed despite less-than-perfect deliveries.

Mid-season adjustments put the Royals pitching prospect on the path to prominence.