Cajuns Come Away With Extra Innings Win At Northwestern State

[SlickRick]

I thought it was just me. The hitch in his delivery is more pronounced when he throws the slider it seems. I'm sure the hitch and excessive movement is a drawback on his draft stock. Hitches, hercky jerks, etc scare people on account of durability. If he can limit that excessive wear and tear his health is much less of a concern for potential MLB suitors.

Herky jerky plays havoc with the hitters which is always a good thing when you are the pitcher.

[ManAboutTown]

Herky jerky plays havoc with the hitters which is always a good thing when you are the pitcher.

Exactly. I'm not sure if it's a natural evolution or if he's trying to get rid of it. Stros is right that it might boost his stock.. but so will an 0.92 era.

[CajunStros]

Herky jerky plays havoc with the hitters which is always a good thing when you are the pitcher.

Agree. However, people who know more about pitching mechanics than me will tell you D-MO's unorthodox delivery has a low chance of sustainability long term. Not saying he can't do what he's doing and be fine for a long time because there are pitchers who make a living off of it, it's just unlikely.

[angeleast]

Agree. However, people who know more about pitching mechanics than me will tell you D-MO's unorthodox delivery has a low chance of sustainability long term. Not saying he can't do what he's doing and be fine for a long time because there are pitchers who make a living off of it, it's just unlikely.

D MO is a 4.0 prelaw major with Spanish.. he is gonna make millions using his brain. Not his arm

[Rougarou]

DMO has been told his draft stock is what it is no matter what he does (whether it is mechanics, delivery or stats). He is trying to win. He is not changing anything to get a higher draft position. Unfortunately scouts do not see him as a valuable prospect, which I personally think is a joke. DMO is fine. He is not perfect. Season has been solid for a closer so far and he will continue to be solid. He was dominating at SLU until the downpour came. Last night was just one of those nights.

For those that don't buy my argument, at least reserve judgment until after this weekend.

[CajunStros]

DMO has been told his draft stock is what it is no matter what he does (whether it is mechanics, delivery or stats). He is trying to win. He is not changing anything to get a higher draft position. Unfortunately scouts do not see him as a valuable prospect, which I personally think is a joke. DMO is fine. He is not perfect. Season has been solid for a closer so far and he will continue to be solid. He was dominating at SLU until the downpour came. Last night was just one of those nights.

For those that don't buy my argument, at least reserve judgment until after this weekend.

I don't care what he does as long as he and Robe are on the same page. Robe is arguably the best pitching coach in the country and I'm sure D Mo will be fine as well. I was just agreeing with MAT that his delivery looks a tad different.

[CajunStros]

D MO is a 4.0 prelaw major with Spanish.. he is gonna make millions using his brain. Not his arm

No doubt. His has a bright future, baseball or not.

[Tell The Truth]

I don't care what he does as long as he and Robe are on the same page. Robe is arguably the best pitching coach in the country and I'm sure D Mo will be fine as well. I was just agreeing with MAT that his delivery looks a tad different.

If Coach Funny $$$$ Robe is the best pitching coach in the country why does he have only 2 or 3 pitchers ever in the bigs...why hasn't some big time program snatched him up or the pros...he is a con artist that plays in the small time...big fish in small pond that drowns every post season for the last 17 years...

[Dad04]

Absolutely. I don't know how capable NwSt is offensively, but HH's numbers were excellent.

On DMo, I'm sure he'll be fine, but I did notice something Friday that gave me pause. Anyone else seeing that he has less "hurky-jerky" action in his arm whip? I saw it and immediately went back and looked at his sophomore year. There is a noticeable difference in the delivery. Just wondering if anyone else saw that as well.

Hopefully, he's not getting "advisor" micromanagement of his game. Draft stuff can confuse things.

[CajunAmos]

No doubt. His has a bright future, baseball or not.

President D MO.