The second week of the 2024 regular season Major League Baseball It was marked by a series of injuries that, without a doubt, reflected the aspirations of some teams. Most notable cases, those of Spencer Strider (Atlanta Braves) and Shane Bieber (Cleveland Guardians). On the other hand, other organizations received good news, such as the case of Houston Astrosafter leaving rehabilitation Justin Verlander.
The 41-year-old right-hander made an opening with Sugar Land Spaces Cowboysfilial Triple A de Astros last Sunday, April 7, where beyond the sporting result, the main thing was to evaluate the physical response of Justin Verlander when subjected to a more demanding workload. Which, in principle, this situation was satisfactory.
«J.V» He made a total of 65 pitches spread over 3.0 innings, where he allowed seven hits, six earned runs, a home run, walked one and struck out six. In addition to the 65 pitches, 46 of them were strikes, 13 by umpire’s decision and nine without a chance for the batters. Data of Baseball Reference.
After the game, Justin Verlander He gave some statements regarding a series of injuries that ended the season of some pitchers, in addition to others who are close to returning such as Gerrit Cole (New York Yankees) and himself.
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The journalist in charge of the interview Ari Alexander, from KPRC 2 Houstoninquired about the three-time Cy Young Award winner’s perspective on the issue, given that he underwent surgery in the past Tommy John and is currently working his way back from the injured list. Verlander He was thoughtful and attributed the facts to several aspects that are a reality today.
Justin Verlander of Houston Astros classified injuries as “epidemic”
The first thing the Ace mentioned Houston Astros The thing is that the game has taken a resounding turn, everything is about the work of the pitchers to improve themselves daily and it would be easy to look for other excuses.
“I think the game has changed a lot, it would be easier to blame the shot clock, in reality everything influences a little, the most important thing is that the shooting style has changed. Everyone is throwing just as hard, they spin the ball as hard as they can… It’s a double-edged sword. I don’t have all the answers, but when pitches started changing in 2016, it brought with it the way I had to approach pitching… I want them to swing and miss… I don’t know how we rewind the clock. Likewise, this extends to the Minor Leagues. I just hope it doesn’t take long for a solution… it’s an epidemic and it will take years to solve it…”said Justin Verlander a Alexander.
Finally, the right-hander commented that each of the players has a different physical prototype, some can throw fast and some can throw broken pitches without suffering major consequences. As it happens with Aroldis Chapman (Pittsburgh Pirates) and mentioned himself.
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“The ability to throw naturally strong is a big part of it… we all have a different constitution, Aroldis’s mechanics and mine are very different… It’s like riding a horse… Everyone has to find their own way of walking, the same “It happens when you throw from the mound… If that naturally leads you to be able to throw hard naturally, great… If not, it leads you to a different path and regardless of what it is, you will probably seek help later… But not before.”he concluded.
Shot clock guilty?
After what was said by Justin Verlander It seems illogical to blame 100% on the new modality imposed by MLB to speed up the performance of the pitchers. Could it be a factor? Yes. Although, we must take into account all the wear and tear that a pitcher endures from his beginnings in baseball until he reaches Big leagues. You also have to add all the additions of new releases and more importantly the speed. What do you think about the topic? We read them in the comments.
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2024-04-09 14:00:16
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