Raising Aces

Raising Aces: Jose Fernandez, the Debut Ante

Doug's review of the rookie's mechanics in his promising opening outing.

Four top-tier starters get off to strong starts.

Eight starters who combine top-flight results with suspect mechanics.

Which pitchers have most often sabotaged their fantasy owners' seasons with disaster starts?

Comparing the rotations of the Rays and Brewers reveals two organizations with drastically different philosophies about pitching mechanics.

Which pitchers have lost velocity over the past few seasons, and why?

Which pitchers have managed to defy Father Time and add velo as they've aged?

Sofa-scouting the mechanics of two high-profile pitching prospects.

What conclusions can we draw from studying the incremental mechanical refinements of great pitchers past?

Gio Gonzalez took a big step forward statistically last season, and his breakout was backed up by mechanical improvements.

Regardless of whether the Rocket was clean, his mechanics were a beautiful sight to behold.

Felix Hernandez has been a phenom for years, but his pitching style has changed significantly since he made it to the majors.

Doug digs through his back catalog to bring BP readers up to speed on how he got here.

Doug wraps up his visual guide to breaking down pitcher deliveries.

Perhaps no modern pitcher has had mechanics, or results, as consistent as Greg Maddux.

How does Doug decide what grade to give pitchers on their mechanics report cards? Here's a visual guide.