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Originally posted by SAump
I was merely pointing out that there is NO ideal pitching delivery in place for the wind-up.
Each young pitcher may have his own quirks in regards to hand and glove location, front shoulder movement or leg movement pause or hesitation or jerk; before he releases a pitch towards the batter.
His mechanics must be consistent throughout the game, or it could, by rule, be a BALK. Some folks thought that Fernando Valenzuela had an unusual delivery. It was consistent and legal throughout the ballgame. There was 1 sidewinding pitcher in MLB last year who released the ball from his ankles. I cannot recall his name at the moment, nor describe his unique delivery towards home plate; but there was nothing wrong with it. Let's hope he doesn't hurt himself too soon.
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So let's say a pitcher delivers like Valenzuela the whole game, then he pitches one like Randy Johnson.
You're calling a balk for this?