The Fix Season 2 Episode 12

ESPN Sweet Spot blogger Joe Janish talks with baseball pitching motion expert Angel Borrelli. Two injuries are discussed in depth. First, the broken elbow suffered by Oakland Athletics pitcher Jarrod Parker, who was rehabbing from his second Tommy John surgery. Second, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Smyly's shoulder injury -- Angel goes into detail to explain a labrum tear and how the role of the labrum and shoulder in the pitching motion. Finally, Angel offeres two baseball pitching velocity tips; the first involving the wrist, the second focused on the importance of the glove arm and how it controls rotation. Refer to OnBaseball.com for photos illustrating the tips described.