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Baseball Pitching: The FixThe Baseball Pitching Stride: Drills, Exercises, Teaching Methods, and moreThe Baseball Pitching Stride is one of the most misunderstood parts of the pitching motion. In this episode, along with my guest, Coach Larry Owens of Bellarmine University, we talk everything stride: the stride phase from beginning to end, the issues around stride length, drills to teach direction, exercises to teach strength and more. Go to You Tube channel, Angel Borrelli Pitching, to see all the visuals that go along with the drills and exercises.2020-02-201h 08
Baseball Pitching: The FixLeading with the Elbow: The Why/The How/The ResultOur special off-season series kicks-off with special guests Coach Larry Owens of Bellarmine University and Pitcher Joe DeMers with the Oakland A’s Minor League system.
The three of us talk about Leading with the Elbow, an arm mechanics issue that is one of the most common reasons for a loss in velocity and/or location.
Go to the Angel Borrelli Pitching You Tube Channel to see the photos for this topic.2019-11-1848 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixA Special Episode for Coaches: new ways to think about solving some of your on-the field issuesAre you ruining your game performances with a pre-game warm-up that slows the players down?
How do you handle a pitcher who is also a starting position player?
Troubleshooting the delivery: the glove arm, the front foot, and picking-up the target.
And much more…with all the content and questions being provide by coaches.
Angel Borrelli Pitching on YouTube
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Angel@gymscience.com
www.GymScience.com2019-01-141h 10
Baseball Pitching: The FixThe Dynamic Duo of Adjustments: the glove-arm action and the front-foot landingIn the “Coaching the Coaches” segment, Angel gives you the-how and the-why of these two actions which can either make or break a pitchers throwing and/or pitching motion.
In the “All It Takes is All You Got” segment, you will hear about and see a critical exercise for pitchers that deals with the rotation phase of the pitching motion.
Visit Angel Borrelli Pitching You on Tube Channel to watch as you learn.
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Angel@gymscience.com
www.GymScie2018-12-2436 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixRe-entry Throwing Programs: ideas and innovations to create resultsAngel talks about creative ways to make the first few weeks of flat ground throwing valuable and how to create objectives that will produce solid results.
Angel shares one of her skill-specific exercises to teach pitchers how to properly flex at the hip to create the best forward trunk tilt…the skill that is necessary to get over the front leg when delivering the ball. YouTube at Angel Borrelli Pitching
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Angel@gymscience.com
www.GymScience.co2018-12-0341 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixOur “Engineering the Pitcher” SeriesIn the “Coaching the Coaches" segment, Joe and I continue with the discussion from the last episode about the re-entry throwing programs that we use to transition pitchers from the off-season to the pre-season.
In the “All it Takes is All you Got” segment, the next priority-training muscle group is discussed with accompanying visuals on my YouTube Channel Angel Borrelli Pitching .
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Angel@gymscience.com
www.GymScience.com2018-11-1246 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixEngineering the PitcherAngel and Joe kick off the fall/ winter episodes with their Engineering the Pitcher series.
In this episode’s first segment, “Who’s Your Daddy”, Angel answers the most frequently asked questions from fathers.
In the second segment, “All it Takes is All You Got”, Angel talks strength training for pitchers and suggests Priority Training the rear shoulder for the next three weeks. Angel Borrelli Pitching You Tube Channel
Angel@gymscience.com
www.Gym2018-10-2248 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixTroubleshooting Velocity: An Easy Adjustment to a Common FlawLessons from the MLB
Teaching Moment - Please Visit Angel Borrelli Pitching on YouTube
9th Inning
Running log of Tommy John Surgeries
Angel Borrelli Pitching - First Pitch Strike Warm-Up and Recovery Program2018-09-2051 min
Baseball Pitching: The Fix3 Drills for Teaching an Efficient Arm Angle at Stride Foot ContactIn the Lesson from the MLB segment, Angel and Joe discuss when not “to take a lesson” from the MLB.
In the Teaching Moment, with live drills, Angel teaches you how to teach your pitchers the angle of an efficient arm at stride foot contact. Please visit Angel Borrelli Pitching on YouTube to see what you're hearing.
And in the 9th Inning is a discussion of high school pitch-count rules and Angel’s concern.
Contact Info:
Angel@gymscience.com
www.GymScien2018-09-0655 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixHow To Identify a Late Arm and Why It Needs To Be CorrectedBig news! Angel has launched a YouTube channel for further in-depth pitching education. This episode is the first that implements the channel as a supplement to the podcast -- so you can see what Angel is explaining.
Lessons from MLB
Teaching Moment
Angel explains where the arm needs to be at front foot contact and how to diagnose a late arm. Please visit Angel Borrelli Pitching on YouTube to see what you're hearing.
9th Inning
Angel@gymscience.com2018-08-231h 05
Baseball Pitching: The FixAdd Velocity Naturally: How a Baseball Pitcher Maximizes MPH Using His HeightIn this episode of Baseball Pitching: The Fix, there are three segments. First, in "Lessons from MLB," we examine New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino's ability to self-correct his mechanics during the game. Baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli talks about the beauty of this skill and how to acquire it…without letting it interfere with your pitching. Then, in "The Teaching Moment,"Angel talks about a way that every pitcher can increase his velocity right now -- by using every inch of his height. Angel explains the importance of releasing the ball as close to the plate as possible -- y...2018-06-1457 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixEverything You Need To Know About The Change-UpIn The Teaching Moment, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli talk about the change-up, including the grips, the muscles involved, and how to use that information to troubleshoot issue with its effectiveness. Additionally, using some examples of common methods used to practice the change-up, Angel talks about how to avoid mistakes when creating a drill or practice session. Additionally, Angel answers a listener's question about the exact description of "stride foot contact" and how it relates to where the arm should be at that moment in the motion. In The Ninth Inning, Angel "closes" the episode with a very...2018-05-3149 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixThe Change-Up: Grips, Muscles, and Troubleshooting TipsIn this episode, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli talk about the change-up. Angel explains the importance of the grip and the wrist, and goes into depth on how to practice it.
Also, Angel answers a listener's question about where the pitcher's arms should be when his front foot hits the ground to start the stride. Finally, Angel "closes" the episode with a remedy to a common, velocity-robbing issue in the pitcher's motion that is very similar to a baseball hitter's flaw.2018-05-3149 min
Baseball Pitching: The Fix5 Things You Can Do Right Now To Improve Pitching PerformanceIn this episode, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli speak with Bellarmine University Head Baseball Coach Larry Owens about five things that pitchers can do to improve their performance. One by one, Larry details five pillars of pitching performance that many coaches and pitchers already are familiar with. After Larry explains the importance of each -- i.e., "the why," Angel describes ways that pitchers can approach and practice them -- i.e., "the how." Angel "closes" the episode in the "Ninth Inning" segment, asking and answering the question "should a pitcher...2018-05-101h 05
Baseball Pitching: The Fix5 Things You Can Do Right Now To Improve Pitching PerformanceIn this episode, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli speak with Bellarmine University Head Baseball Coach Larry Owens about five things that pitchers can do to improve their performance.2018-05-101h 05
Baseball Pitching: The Fix4 Critical Adjustments for Power PitchersIn this episode, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli discuss the 4 most critical adjustments for power pitchers. Just like a race car needs constant tune-ups, baseball pitchers need to be regularly reviewing and correcting their mechanics to remain at peak performance. Angel goes through the four most common adjustments she makes when working with high-velocity pitchers. In the "Trending Topics" segment, Joe relays to Angel a comment by MLB Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez, who said that the split-finger fastball or forkball is the pitch that causes the most elbow pain and elbow injuries...2018-04-231h 00
Baseball Pitching: The Fix4 Critical Adjustments for Power PitchersBaseball coach Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli lay out the 4 most critical adjustments for power pitchers. As a race car needs constant tune-ups, baseball pitchers need to regularly review and correct their mechanics to remain at peak performance. Angel goes through the 4 most common adjustments she makes when working with high-velocity pitchers.
Also, is the splitfinger fastball dangerous? Is it OK to pitch and catch in the same game? Both are answered using science.2018-04-231h 00
Baseball Pitching: The FixHow Joe DeMers Pitched a Perfect Game - Tips on Preparation, Training, and Making AdjustmentsIn this episode, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli speak with Joe DeMers, ace starter for University of Washington and author of the 27th perfect game in NCAA Division 1 history. DeMers has been Angel's client for the past eleven years, keeping him injury free through his entire career and ensuring that his strength training and mechanics stay in check. DeMers shares the training and mental preparation necessary to stay healthy and remain an elite pitcher at college baseball's highest level. Topics include: What age to start a weight training program Maintaining a weight training program in season and...2018-04-0441 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixHow Joe DeMers Pitched a Perfect Game - Tips on Preparation, Training, and Making AdjustmentsIn this episode, Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli speak with Joe DeMers, ace starter for University of Washington and author of the 27th perfect game in NCAA Division 1 history. DeMers has been Angel's client for the past 11 years, keeping him injury free through his entire career and ensuring that his strength training and mechanics stay in check.2018-04-0441 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixFall Ball Reboot Part 3 - Purpose of the Knee Lift and How Even Aroldis Chapman Can Add Velocity Via This Stride AdjustmentIn part three of the Fall Ball Reboot, baseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli and Joe Janish answer listeners' burning questions that arose as a result of parts one and two. The episode begins with Angel answering a question posed by several fathers -- what to do if their sons are being forced to do long-distance running? Next, Angel addresses a coach's question about whether the pitcher should be moving forward as his knee is being raised. Angel explains the purpose of the knee lift and how it relates to the front leg action at ac...2017-09-0841 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixFall Ball Reboot: Using Science To Update Your Fall Baseball Program Part TwoIn part two of the Fall Ball Reboot, baseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli puts the pitcher back into the pitch.2017-08-2548 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixMoving Downhill: How the Stride Starts. Also, Bicep Soreness and Dealing with Pitch Count RestrictionsHow exactly does the pitcher's stride begin? Which leg is more important? How does that initial movement affect the rest of a pitcher's delivery? Baseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli explains the pitcher's downhill movement, dispelling myths and inaccuracies that have been shared around the internet. Also, using Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler as an example, Angel talks about bicep soreness and biceps tendinitis, including the risks and possible injuries involved. You may be surprised to learn that a sore bicep is just as concerning as soreness in the forearm, elbow, or shoulder - listen for the reason.2017-07-131h 04
Baseball Pitching: The FixMatt Harvey's Shoulder Injury Explained and How He Can Return To Dominant FormMatt Harvey's latest malady -- a stress injury to the scapula bone (shoulder blade) may seem rare and mysterious, but pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli connects the dots to explain how and why the injury occurred, and what Harvey can do to return to his ace form. Additionally, Angel answers a listener's question regarding forearm pain and the ball being too close to the ear during the pitching motion. You can learn more about Angel by visiting her website: http://gymscience.com. If you have a question you'd like answered on an upcoming e...2017-06-2541 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixShould Baseball Pitchers Ice After Games?No pain, no gain? Baseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli explains the difference between routine soreness and the kind of pain that requires immediate attention. Speaking of pain and injury, both Clay Buchholz and James Kaprielian have gone down with the same issue: a torn flexor tendon; Angel provides the lowdown on that injury. Also, is it "throwing across the body," or "stepping across the body"? Looking at David Price's motion as an example, Angel tells us why she prefers the latter description, and how that style could lead to elbow problems. Finally, in the "Getting It Done (with...2017-04-1850 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixThe Curveball - All You Need To Know, From the Wrist Action To the AgeIn the "opening day" episode, baseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli provides reasons for the glut of pitching injuries during spring training. Also, she and Joe Janish discuss Jordan Schafer's elbow injury, and the risks of converting position players to the mound. Finally, during the sport science segment, Angel discusses the three key pitching-motion essentials involved in throwing a curveball, the research on the forces, and tips on the determining the age and teaching methods for youth pitchers.2017-04-0355 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixOffseason Training for Baseball Pitchers - In the Gym and On the MoundBaseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli discusses what pitchers should be doing in the offseason. Trending topics: the mechanical flaws that should be corrected during the offseason by Noah Synergaard, Alberto Osuna, and Jeff Samardzija. Teaching Moment: when pitchers should start throwing if they participate in a fall season, and what pitchers should be doing in the gym during the offseason. Location Segment: putting it all together -- an efficient motion will result in good deception, location, and peak velocity.2016-10-171h 04
Baseball Pitching: The FixPitching With Precision Plus 5 Tips To Troubleshoot Control IssuesBaseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli explains how products claming to enhance pitching performance can do more harm than good, plus, how to troubleshoot command issues for 5 different pitches2016-09-251h 00
Baseball Pitching: The FixWhat's Wrong with Stephen Strasburg Plus 7 Tips for Successful Fall SeasonBaseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli explains the injuries sustained by Stephen Strasburg and offers seven tips to help pitchers and coaches have a successful fall baseball season2016-09-1050 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixWill Stephen Strasburg Need Another Tommy John Surgery?In this episode of "The Fix," Joe Janish and Angel Borrelli discuss Stephen Strasburg's elbow soreness and limited range of motion, and why those symptoms could suggest another UCL tear and Tommy John surgery in Strasburg's future. Angel also connects Steven Matz's shoulder strain with his elbow bone spur, and suggests what Nathan Eovaldi could have done to avoid his second Tommy John surgery. In the "Teaching Moment," Angel offers the 7 most important muscle groups a pitcher should focus on in strength training. Finally, in the "Location" segment, Angel has an easy tip t...2016-08-3057 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixPlanning for the Pitcher's OffseasonPitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli makes recommendations on what pitchers should be thinking about as they plan for the offseason.2016-08-1445 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixClayton Kershaw's Back Injury ExplainedBaseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli explains how a correctable flaw in Clayton Kershaw's delivery led to his back injury. Additionally, Joe Janish and Angel discuss the new pitch count limits being considered by the National Federation of High School Baseball. In the "Location" segment, Angel provides her secret to locating the curveball.2016-07-2948 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixElbow Bone Spurs and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ExplainedBaseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli explains how and why pitchers suffer bone spurs in the elbow and thoracic outlet syndrome, with Mets pitchers Noah Syndergaard and Matt Harvey used as examples. Hosted by Joe Janish.2016-07-161h 00
Baseball Pitching: The FixWhy Pitchers Shouldn't Throw Through PainBaseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli and FixingPitchers.com founder Joe Janish discuss the recent arm issues with New York Mets' Noah Syndergaard and Zack Wheeler coming on the heels of the Mets’ announcing a new “open-lines of communication” between the pitchers and management with regard to arm soreness and injuries. Angel goes on to talk about why pitchers should not throw through pain, and offers corrections to Syndergaard's mechanics that could decrease the strain (and pain) being put on his elbow. In this season’s “Location” segment, Angel talks about how over-rotating the upper trunk can cre...2016-07-0254 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixWhat Pitchers Do To Rehab from Tommy John SurgeryWith Yu Darvish returning to MLB action, and fellow TJ rehabbers Zack Wheeler, Homer Bailey, Brandon McCarthy, and Adam Ottavino (amont others) targeting a second-half return, baseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli discusses what pitchers do to rehabilitate themselves from Tommy John surgery, and why some pitchers take longer than others to return to the mound. During the Teaching Moment, Angel describes her background and the process of being a pitching motion troubleshoother. Additionally, she explains how her role differs from that of a pitching coach and biomechanist, and how all three work together to fine-tune pitching...2016-06-1053 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixThe Fix for Dallas KeuchelAfter winning the AL Cy Young Award in 2015, Houston Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel is suddenly struggling -- his velocity is down, command is off, and he's fatiguing by the fifth inning. Baseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli investigates Keuchel's mechanics and finds both a flaw that is common with pitchers at all levels and a fix that can be easily applied. Also in this episode, host Joe Janish asks Angel what pitchers should do when they suffer from forearm tightness, citing Mets pitcher Steven Matz's forearm and elbow issues. During the "Teaching Moment," Angel and Jo...2016-05-2857 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixHow To Fix Matt HarveyShould a pitching coach fix what isn't broken? In other words, if a pitcher is performing well in spite of a mechanical flaw, should a coach intervene by making a correction? Baseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli responds to that "rule" with a new one: "when it breaks, let's fix it!" In the fourth episode of The Fix: Season 3, Angel defines platelet-rich-plasma injections, how they might be used in treating pitching injuries, and why they might not be helpful at all in a pitcher's return to the mound. Next, Angel describes the importance of elbow...2016-05-0956 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixHow Lat Strains and Forearm Tightness Affect PitchingBaseball pitching motion troubleshooter Angel Borrelli discusses forearm tightness and flexor strains, using Andrew Heaney's injury as an example. She explains why they happen, how they should be treated,and how they can quickly lead to UCL tears and Tommy John surgery.Further, she troubleshoots Andrew Heaney's pitching motion,offering a simple and easy adjustment to his mechanics that can prevent re-injury of his arm. Also, with the Mets' Jacob deGrom as an example, Angel connects the dots between lat strains and velocity loss, suggesting minor changes to deGrom's motion that could alleviate his lat issue. 2016-04-281h 01
On Baseball - The FixWill Jarrod Parker Need a Third Tommy John Surgery?THE FIX SEASON 2 EPISODE 12 Two injuries are discussed in depth by Joe Janish and baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli. First, the broken elbow suffered by Oakland Athletics pitcher Jarrod Parker, who was rehabbing from his second Tommy John surgery. Second, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Smyly‘s shoulder injury — Angel goes into […]2015-05-1449 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixWill Jarrod Parker Need a Third Tommy John Surgery?Baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli explains how andwhy Jarrod Parker broke his epicondyle (elbow) and what he can doto avoid a third Tommy John surgery. Additionally, Angel examines the shoulder woes of DrewSmyly. Finally, she provides two velocity tips -- one involving thewrist and the other, the glove side arm. Photos illustrating thesetips can be seen here. For more baseball pitching performance and injury preventiontips, visit GymScience.com and http://fixingpitchers.com Baseball Pitching: The Fix Season 2 Episode 12 (#032)2015-05-1449 minOn Baseball - The FixGetting Over the Front Leg for Pitching Velocity Part TwoThe Fix Season 2 Episode 9 In this episode, Joe Janish and Angel Borrelli discuss updates of pitchers from previous episodes, such as Homer Bailey, Jonathon Niese, Justin Verlander, Vic Black, and Masahiro Tanaka. In particular, Angel explains the connection between Vic Black’s herniated disc and his shoulder weakness, and she goes into detail about […]2015-05-0934 minOn Baseball - The FixA Velocity Tip That’s Better Than Weighted Balls (and Safer)In Season 2, Episode 6 of The Fix, Joe Janish and Angel Borrelli discuss in detail Justin Verlander‘s triceps cramp, why it happened, his risk of continuing to pitch with it, how the issue can be fixed, and what pitchers should do if they suffer similar symptoms. In doing so, Angel explains the scientific process […]2015-04-011h 01On Baseball - The FixZack Wheeler Didn’t Need Tommy John SurgeryThe New York Mets announced that Zack Wheeler underwent successful Tommy John surgery to repair his UCL and a torn flexor tendon. That’s good news. However, Wheeler could have avoided the surgery. How? Listen to Season 2, Episode 5 of The Fix. During the podcast, Angel Borrelli reviews the warning signs Wheeler had going back […]2015-03-2648 minOn Baseball - The FixCould Tom Seaver Have Been Even Better?Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver won 311 games and struck out over 3600 batters in his 20-year MLB career, relying on guts, guile, and pinpoint command of four pitches — including a mid-90s fastball. Could “Tom Terrific” have been even better? Hard to fathom, but baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli points out a […]2015-03-2549 minOn Baseball - The FixShould baseball pitchers throw through soreness? Could Yu Darvish have avoided Tommy John surgery? Also, a secret to baseball pitching velocity revealed.Baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli and Joe Janish discuss the rash of pitching injuries suffered in the first week of 2015 spring training games. Is long toss a good idea when a pitcher has a sore arm and/or a possible arm injury? Should he “throw through” soreness? A particular focus on Gavin Floyd‘s chronic […]2015-03-2038 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixShould Pitchers Throw Through Soreness?Baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli and Joe Janish discuss the rash of pitching injuries suffered in the first week of 2015 spring training games. Is long toss a good idea when a pitcherhas a sore arm and/or a possible arm injury? Should he “throwthrough” soreness?2015-03-2038 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixHow to Warm Up and What Warming Up MeansAngel Borrelli and Joe Janish discuss warming up to pitch -- the process, how andwhy it can vary from pitcher to pitcher, and what "warming up"really means. They also talk about the risk factors of pitcherscoming off of surgery, with a focus on Cincinnati Reds pitcherHomer Bailey. Finally, Angel provides a secret to pitchingvelocity.2015-03-1342 minOn Baseball - The FixHomer Bailey's Mechanical Flaw and How To Fix ItCincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey has had multiple arm issues throughout his big-league career, and many of them can be traced to mechanical flaws in his pitching delivery. In Season 2, Episode 2 of The Fix, baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli explains one of the flaws and how it can be fixed. Additionally, the […]2015-03-1342 minOn Baseball - The FixWhy So Many Pitching Injuries This Time Of Year?SEASON 2 EPISODE #1 of THE FIX Angel Borrelli and Joe Janish start off season two of The Fix discussing pitching mechanics and injury prevention. The beginning of spring training / spring practice through the beginning of the season is the time when most pitching injuries occur — why? Here’s a hint: you can’t blame […]2015-03-0340 minOn Baseball - The FixWhen Pitching Mechanics Adjustments Should Be Made, and Why They Can Be DangerousTHE FIX EPISODE #20 Pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli and baseball coach / blogger Joe Janish talk about the offseason for pitchers — both healthy pitchers and those recovering from injury. In particular, what baseball pitchers should be thinking about, doing, and training in preparation for the spring. Angel addresses the question of whether pitchers […]2014-11-0130 minOn Baseball - The FixWhy Pitchers Should NOT Play Other Sports in the OffseasonTHE FIX EPISODE #19 Pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli and baseball coach / blogger Joe Janish talk about MLB pitching injuries, how they may have occurred, and how pitching injuries in general can be prevented. They briefly metnion Jonny Venters‘ third UCL tear, and why it may have happened. They also discuss Homer Bailey‘s torn […]2014-09-1245 minOn Baseball - The FixOffseason Pitching Programs and the Question of Long TossTHE FIX EPISODE #18 Pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli and baseball coach/blogger Joe Janish discuss the Mets’ decision to stall Matt Harvey‘s rehabilition schedule based on teammate Jeremy Hefner‘s setback. Angel offers theories on why the Mets may have come to this decision and explains the possible risks of slowing down Harvey’s progress. Additionally, she […]2014-08-2334 minOn Baseball - The FixWhat Is A Pronator Mass Strain?THE FIX EPISODE #17 Pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli and baseball blogger Joe Janish talk about pitching mechanics. The show begins with discussion of Tyler Skaggs‘ decision to walk off the mound while in the middle of pitching a no-hitter. That leads into an explanation of a “pronator mass strain,” which was Skaggs’ initial diagnosis […]2014-08-0336 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixWhat is a Pronator Mass Strain? Plus PItching Mechanics Explained by a KinesiologistPitching motion expert Angel Borrelli and baseball bloggerJoeJanish talk about pitching mechanics. The show beginswithdiscussion of Tyler Skaggs' decision to walk off the moundwhile inthe middle of pitching a no-hitter. That leads into anexplanationof a "pronator mass strain," which was Skaggs' initialdiagnosis aswell as the injury suffered by Cliff Lee. Angel thendescribes somesigns that a pitcher may be fatigued and/or about toinjurehimself; and what a coach should do in such a situation.Further,Angel explains how a pitcher should be brought back fromsuch aninjury. The show closes with Joe and Angel talking about thetheorythat MLB pitchers will inevitably...2014-08-0336 minOn Baseball - The FixThe “Inverted W” ExplainedTHE FIX EPISODE #16 Pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli and ESPN SweetSpot blogger Joe Janish start out by discussing the deceleration phase of the baseball pitching motion and how it is important toward both staying healthy and in troubleshooting mechanics. Then, they talk about a mechanical flaw that some pitchers exhibit (most notably Stephen Strasburg, […]2014-07-2749 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixThe Inverted W ExplainedPitching motion expert Angel Borrelli and ESPN SweetSpot blogger Joe Janish start out by discussing the deceleration phase of the baseball pitching motion and how it is important toward both staying healthy and in troubleshooting mechanics. Then, they talk about a mechanical flaw that some pitchers exhibit (most notably Stephen Strasburg, Mark Prior, and Zack Wheeler) that is described in some circles as an “inverted W.” Finally, Joe recounts the Seattle Mariners’ decision to leave pitcher Roenis Elias in a recent game after he suffered a forearm cramp. 2014-07-2749 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixWarning Signs and Precursors to UCL InjurySport kinesiologist and baseball pitching mechanics expert Angel Borrelli discuss Chad Billingsley‘s setback, including a description of the flexor tendon, its role in the pitching motion, and how it relates to the UCL and Tommy John surgery. Further, Angel explains the importance of recognizing warning signs / precursors to UCL injury, as well as finding the root cause of injuries — which are often traced back to a flaw or flaws in the pitching motion. Also, Angel defines the olecranon, how Gavin Floyd may have fractured it, and how Floyd’s fracture of it may be related to his UCL injury...2014-06-2150 minOn Baseball - The FixThe Warning Signs and Precursors To UCL InjuryTHE FIX EPISODE #14 Sport kinesiologist and baseball pitching mechanics expert Angel Borrelli discuss Chad Billingsley‘s setback, including a description of the flexor tendon, its role in the pitching motion, and how it relates to the UCL and Tommy John surgery. Further, Angel explains the importance of recognizing warning signs / precursors to UCL injury, […]2014-06-1450 minOn Baseball - The FixTommy John Surgery Rehabilitation ExplainedTHE FIX EPISODE #13 Sport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and baseball instructor / blogger Joe Janish discuss reasons why pitchers going through rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery may run into setbacks, and, how to avoid them. They also explain the reasons so many MLB pitchers are having second Tommy John surgeries, and what can be done […]2014-06-1434 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixTommy John Surgery Rehabilitation ExplainedSport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and baseball instructor / blogger Joe Janish discuss reasons why pitchers going through rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery may run into setbacks, and, how to avoid them. They also explain the reasons so many MLB pitchers are having second Tommy John surgeries, and what can be done to prevent further elbow injuries. Finally, Angel talks at length about the rehab process in general, including reasons why some pitchers take longer than others to return to the mound. Some of the pitchers discussed in this episode include Chad Billingsley, Jeremy Hefner, and Matt Harvey.2014-06-1434 minOn Baseball - The FixHow MLB Can Help Prevent Pitching Injuries At All LevelsTHE FIX EPISODE #12 Sport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and baseball instructor / blogger Joe Janish talk about Mets pitcher Dillon Gee and his latissimus dorsi injury. They also talk about the steps MLB can take to help prevent pitching injuries at all levels and ages.2014-06-0938 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixHow MLB Can Help Prevent Pitching Injuries At All LevelsSport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and baseball instructor / blogger Joe Janish talk about Mets pitcher Dillon Gee and his latissimus dorsi injury. They also talk about the steps MLB can take to help prevent pitching injuries at all levels and ages.2014-06-0938 minOn Baseball - The FixIs Relief Pitching Riskier Than Starting?THE FIX EPISODE #11 Sport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and baseball coach / blogger Joe Janish discuss Matt Harvey‘s return from Tommy John surgery, rehab from TJ surgery in general, Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia concern for hurting his arm as a reliever, and a pitching myth espoused by Zack Greinke, but busted by the scientist.2014-05-2435 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixIs Relief Pitching Riskier Than Starting?Sport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and baseball coach / blogger Joe Janish discuss Matt Harvey‘s return from Tommy John surgery, rehab from TJ surgery in general, Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia concern for hurting his arm as a reliever, and a pitching myth espoused by Zack Greinke, but busted by the scientist.2014-05-2435 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixHow Pitching Mechanics Flaws Lead To Tommy John SurgeryWill you blow out your elbow and need Tommy John surgery? There are certain styles of mechanics that leave a pitcher more vulnerable to a UCL breakdown, if one knows how to connect the dots between mechanics and stress to the joints. Sport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and baseball coach/blogger Joe Janish pinpoint some of the mechanical risk factors associated with elbow injuries that can be easily identified by the as-yet-unheard group of sport professionals that actually study body movement and apply their knowledge to the pitching motion.2014-05-1753 minOn Baseball - The FixHow Pitching Mechanics Flaws Lead To Tommy John SurgeryTHE FIX EPISODE #10 Will you blow out your elbow and need Tommy John surgery? There are certain styles of mechanics that leave a pitcher more vulnerable to a UCL breakdown, if one knows how to connect the dots between mechanics and stress to the joints. Sport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and baseball coach/blogger Joe Janish […]2014-05-1753 minOn Baseball - The FixTakeaways From The Pitching DilemmaTHE FIX EPISODE #9 Sport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and baseball coach / blogger Joe Janish react to MLB Network’s airing of “Roundtable: The Pitching Dilemma,” during which a panel of surgeons, former MLB pitchers, and coaches presented theories on the recent rash of pitching injuries. Angel and Joe identify the main takeaways from the broadcast […]2014-05-1154 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixTakeaways From The Pitching DilemmaSport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and baseball coach / blogger Joe Janish react to MLB Network’s airing of “Roundtable: The Pitching Dilemma,” during which a panel of surgeons, former MLB pitchers, and coaches presented theories on the recent rash of pitching injuries. Angel and Joe identify the main takeaways from the broadcast and discuss how issues can be fixed and pitchers and coaches can move forward.2014-05-1154 minOn Baseball - The FixPitch Counts and Recovery: What Every Baseball Coach, Pitcher, and Parent Should KnowTHE FIX EPISODDE #8 Baseball coach/blogger and pitching mechanics expert / sport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli discuss the importance of recovery for a baseball pitcher. Toward that end, Angel goes in detail to explain the meaning, and best use of, pitch counts. This is an episode that every pitcher, baseball coach, and parent should hear.2014-05-0350 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixPitch Counts and Recovery - What Every Pitcher, Parent, and Coach Should KnowBaseball coach/blogger and pitching mechanics expert / sport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli discuss the importance of recovery for a baseball pitcher. Toward that end, Angel goes in detail to explain the meaning, and best use of, pitch counts. This is an episode that every pitcher, baseball coach, and parent should hear.2014-05-0344 minOn Baseball - The FixIs the Change-Up Dangerous?THE FIX EPISODE 7 Sport Kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and baseball coach/blogger Joe Janish follow up on Episode #6 and further discuss the change-up and how it can be both dangerous and safe to throw. Related to the same topic, Joe and Angel cover the subject of whether a pre-teen ballplayer with small hands should use […]2014-04-2752 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixIs the Change-Up Dangerous?Sport Kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and baseball coach/blogger Joe Janish follow up on Episode #6 and further discuss the change-up and how it can be both dangerous and safe to throw. Related to the same topic, Joe and Angel cover the subject of whether a pre-teen ballplayer with small hands should use a two-finger or three-finger grip when throwing a baseball. Also, Angel describes the difference between what a biomechanist does, in contrast to what a kinesiologist does, when it comes to analyzing and correcting pitching mechanics. Finally, Angel explains how pitchers can prevent elbow injuries, and offers her theory...2014-04-2753 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixWhy MLB Pitching Coaches Should Not Fix Pitching MechanicsSport Kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and baseball coach/blogger Joe Janish discuss Matt Moore’s elbow injury; whether the change-up is a dangerous pitch — and if Matt Moore should stop throwing it; the secret to velocity; why biomechanical analysis is not preventing pitching injuries; and why MLB pitching coaches should not be asked to fix pitching mechanics.2014-04-2131 minOn Baseball - The FixWhy MLB Pitching Coaches Should Not Fix Pitching MechanicsTHE FIX EPISODE #6 Sport Kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and baseball coach/blogger Joe Janish discuss Matt Moore’s elbow injury; whether the change-up is a dangerous pitch — and if Matt Moore should stop throwing it; the secret to velocity; why biomechanical analysis is not preventing pitching injuries; and why MLB pitching coaches should not be asked […]2014-04-2131 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixUlnar Nerve Irritation and Platelet-Rich Plasma InjectionsHosted by Joe Janish. Baseball pitching motion expert and sportkinesiologist Angel Borrelli explains how and why a pitcher mightsuffer ulnar nerve irritation, and the associated risks. She alsodescribes platelet-rich plasma injections and whether they areeffective. Additionally, Joe and Angel discuss Bobby Parnell's tornUCL, and Angel offers a new paradigm to keep MLB pitchershealthy. More information and podcasts at http://fixingpitchers.com Baseball Pitching: The Fix Season 1 Episode 5 (#005)2014-04-0641 minOn Baseball - The FixWhat Is Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection?THE FIX EPISODE #5 Education, Solutions and Troubleshooting for the baseball pitcher featuring sport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and baseball blogger Joe Janish. What is “platelet-rich plasma injection” and what does it have to do with baseball pitchers who have suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament? What is an “ulnar nerve irritation” and how does that […]2014-04-0541 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixRecovery from Tommy John SurgeryWhat do baseball pitchers do to recover and rehab from TommyJohn Surgery?What are the factors to consider in "rushing a pitcher back toosoon" from surgery?Should there be concern for pitching in cold weather?Also, throwing programs to get pitchers ready for the season andthe detective work behind pitching injuries.Baseball Pitching: The Fix provides education, solutions, andtroubleshooting for the baseball pitcher featuring sportkinesiologist / pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli and baseballcoach / blogger Joe Janish.Baseball Pitching: The Fix Season 1 Episode 4 (#004)2014-03-3140 minOn Baseball - The FixPost-TJ Surgery and Preseason Throwing ProgramsTHE FIX EPISODE #4 Angel Borrelli and Joe Janish discuss what pitchers do after Tommy John surgery; Angel’s perspective on a team’s concern about “rushing a pitcher back too soon” from surgery; throwing programs to get ready for the season; pitching in cold weather; and the detective work behind pitching injuries.2014-03-3040 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixHow Pitchers Tear the UCL and How To Avoid Tommy John SurgeryBaseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli explains thecauses of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears and how pitcherscan avoid Tommy John surgery -- based on scientific research andher 20 years of experience working with pitchers as a sportkinesiologist. Hosted by baseball coach Joe Janish.
For more information and podcasts visit http://fixingpitchers.com andhttp://gymscience.com.
Baseball Pitching: The Fix Season 1 Episode 3 (#003)2014-03-2337 minOn Baseball - The FixJonathon Niese’s Shoulder Injury: Part 2THE FIX EPISODE #2 In Episode #2 of “The Fix,” Angel Borrelli and I follow up on Jonathon Niese’s shoulder issue, and Angel — a scientist and expert on human body movement as it relates to the pitching motion — goes into detail on how shoulder injuries can occur and how pitchers can avoid them. […]2014-03-1629 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixHow Shoulder Injuries Occur in Baseball Pitchers and How To Avoid ThemIn Episode #2 of “The Fix,” Angel Borrelli and Joe Janish follow up on Jonathon Niese’s shoulder issue, and Angel — a scientist and expert on human body movement as it relates to the pitching motion — goes into detail on how shoulder injuries can occur and how pitchers can avoid them.2014-03-1629 min
Baseball Pitching: The FixIntroducing Pitching Motion Expert and Troubleshooter Angel BorrelliIn the first episode of "The Fix" with sportkinesiologist Angel Borrelli, M.A., CSCS, USAW, we discuss thework Angel does with baseball pitchers. Additionally, we brieflytouch on spring training pitching injuries, using New York Metspitcher Jonathon Niese as a starting point for discussion. Baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli has beenhelping pitchers get to the next level and preventing injuries forover 20 years. For more information visit http://gymscience.com and http://fixingpitchers.com Baseball Pitching: The Fix Season 1 Episode 1 (#001)2014-03-1029 minOn Baseball - The FixJonathon Niese’s Shoulder Injury Explained – Part 1THE FIX EPISODE #1 New York Mets Pitcher Jonathon Niese has struggled with shoulder and elbow issues during 2014 spring training. He also suffered a partially torn rotator cuff in 2013. What are the causes of his injuries, and how can they be fixed? I spoke with sport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli, a scientist who works […]2014-03-0929 min