Roy Oswalt

2/2/2007

Despite the fact that he plays for the Astros, I am a big fan of Roy Oswalt and his mechanics. I think that, next to Greg Maddux, he may have the best mechanics of any active pitcher.

The photo above shows several of things, all of which are good. First, his GS foot is just about to plant (to the heel side of flat) and his PAS forearm is just passing through the high cocked position. Second, his GS elbow is just below the level of his shoulders. Third, his hips are rotating just ahead of his shoulders. Fourth, he is bringing his glove into his GS pec. Finally, he is showing the ball to SS/3B, not to CF/2B.