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Better Extension, More Perceived Velocity: How Sequencing Unlocks a Hidden Edge
Discover how pitchers can increase perceived velocity through better sequencing and extension. Learn the biomechanics behind making 90 mph feel like 95—without throwing harder.
The Art of Pitching Still Works: Honoring Mark Buehrle and What Today’s Game Has Lost
He didn’t chase velocity. He chased outs.
Mark Buehrle’s career proves you don’t need triple-digit heat to dominate. As the White Sox unveil his statue, we look at what today’s game can learn from the last great pitch-to-contact ace.
The Quality Start Is Dying—and So Is a Starting Pitcher’s Value
Modern pitch limits are erasing the quality start—and with it, the long-term value of starting pitchers. Here's how the system is failing them.
The Cost of Chasing 100mph: Jared Jones and the Modern Pitcher’s Dilemma
Why did Jared Jones throw 100mph in a meaningless September game? His injury highlights MLB’s growing velocity obsession—and how it's sidelining top arms before they ever reach their full potential.
The Blueprint for Pitching Longevity Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight
Pitchers are breaking down faster than ever, but the blueprint to longevity has been right in front of us for decades. Learn how efficient movement, sequencing, and proven mechanics—exemplified by legends like Gaylord Perry—can help today’s pitchers stay durable, throw more innings, and extend their careers. The blueprint is here—it’s time to stop ignoring it.
The Roller Coaster Effect: Unlocking Velocity Through Momentum and Sequencing
Throwing harder isn’t about forcing velocity—it’s about allowing energy to transfer efficiently. Learn how momentum, sequencing, and biomechanics work together to maximize velocity and durability in pitching by riding the roller coaster effect.
The Stretch Effect: A Sustainable Approach to Pitching Velocity
Sustainable velocity isn’t just about throwing harder—it’s about optimizing mechanics and energy transfer. The Stretch Effect maximizes separation between the pelvis and upper body, allowing pitchers to generate more velocity without excessive arm stress.
In this article, we break down how Nate Reed, a College of Charleston commit, applies this principle to refine his delivery.
The Best Amateur Pitching Delivery I’ve Ever Seen
Logan Jarosz had the most mechanically efficient amateur pitching delivery I’ve ever seen. This post explores his natural motion, the challenges he faced in player development, and the importance of mentorship over technology in coaching. Discover why individuality in pitching mechanics matters.
What can shooting a basketball teach us about protecting the pitching elbow in baseball?
Discover how the biomechanics of shooting a basketball can provide valuable insights into protecting the elbow in baseball pitching, focusing on joint coordination to prevent injuries.
Making Advanced Pitching Technology Accessible: The DVS X-Ray MoCap Kit
The DVS X-Ray MoCap Kit offers affordable, markerless motion capture technology paired with medically validated pitching analysis. Designed for ease of use, it provides pitchers and coaches with data-driven insights to improve performance and reduce injury risk.
Increasing Pitch Counts and Workloads for Pitchers: A Ground-Up Approach
Discover how DVS Baseball’s ground-up approach teaches pitchers to scale intensity, increase pitch counts, and manage workloads through proper sequencing, timing, and lower body engagement.
Postseason Success Relies on Quality Starts—So Where Are MLB’s Young Durable Aces?
This article highlights Gerrit Cole's clutch postseason performance for the New York Yankees and examines the scarcity of durable young starters in Major League Baseball. With a nod to veteran quality starts in the playoffs, it questions the development of younger pitchers and the increasing reliance on bullpen strategies.
Creating the Confidence Loop: How Small Adjustments Lead to Big Improvements on the Mound
This article explores how developing a "confidence loop" through precise technical adjustments in timing and sequencing can lead to significant performance improvements for pitchers. It highlights how positive feedback and progress build confidence, which ultimately translates into success on the mound.
Rediscovering Wisdom in Baseball: Breaking the Cycle of Injuries
This article explores the decline of traditional wisdom in baseball amidst the rise of data-driven approaches. It highlights the need to balance analytics with the timeless insights of experienced coaches and scouts to address the ongoing injury crisis and restore the integrity of the game. By valuing both innovation and the wisdom passed down through generations, baseball can build a healthier, more resilient future for its players.
Innings Lost: The Crisis Facing High School Pitchers Today
The increasing number of arm surgeries among high school pitchers highlights a concerning trend in baseball. With an average of just 126 professional innings before injury, young pitchers are breaking down faster than ever. This article explores the factors contributing to the decline of traditional starters and the culture that prioritizes velocity over durability.
The Current Irony of Major League Baseball: How Tradition and Innovation Collide
This article explores the evolving state of Major League Baseball, highlighting the ironic tension between the rise of sabermetrics and the league's efforts to reintroduce traditional elements of the game. It examines how rule changes, analytics, and the growing influence of entertainment models like the Savannah Bananas are shaping baseball’s future, while emphasizing the need for bold leadership to restore balance and excitement to the sport.
Tolerate the Demands of Pitching: Using Leverage and Weight Over Force
Discover how DVS Baseball uses innovative tools like DVS X-Ray to help pitchers sustain performance, reduce injury risk, and tolerate the demands of high-velocity pitching. Learn how concepts like Arm Impulse can optimize your pitching career.
Introducing the DVS X-Ray MoCap Kit: A Game-Changer in Pitching Analysis
Discover the DVS X-Ray MoCap Kit for affordable, professional-grade motion capture and biomechanical analysis. Improve pitching performance, track progress, and reduce injury risk. Trusted by all levels of baseball.
MLB Pitching Injury Update: June 3rd, 2024
Explore the latest MLB pitching injury update for June 3rd, 2024. Discover the impact of injuries on teams, the staggering financial costs, and how DVS Baseball's solutions can help reduce risks and improve performance
Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene is set to undergo his second elbow surgery since entering professional baseball. After analyzing more than 4,000 MLB pitchers, this pattern has become increasingly familiar. In today’s game, elite velocity alone is not enough to sustain a career. There is a subtle mechanical window in the pitching delivery—often missed—that determines whether a pitcher’s body can support high velocity over time. Hunter Greene’s situation highlights a sequencing issue many pitchers face, and why correcting it could be the difference between short bursts of dominance and a durable career.