Accelerate Quote by Phil Humber
“When you have an injury in your forearm, it affects the command of your pitches. I would yank pitches down away, or they were staying up. I'd go to accelerate, but everything would come forward except the ball. The ball was staying behind. When you have an inconsistent release point like that, it's impossible to throw a changeup.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Pitching Mechanics Discussion, 2020
An arm injury disrupts a pitcher’s ability to control pitch direction and release, making certain pitches like changeups unfeasible.
In simple terms: Injury hampers pitch control and release consistency.
Key Takeaway
Adjust mechanics or rehab to restore control.
Themes
injury
pitch control
mechanics
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
technical
reflective
When to use this quote
- rehabilitation
- pitching drills
- strength training
- medical evaluation
Key Concepts
biomechanics
motor control
rehabilitation
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you adapt your pitch repertoire during rehab?
- What drills help regain release consistency?
A Different Perspective
Recovery may not fully restore previous skill level.
