Duque and More
Mike's Mets —
... Interesting news from Florida that El Duque is working on cutting down his leg kick, with the idea that it would take pressure off his aching right foot. Although in this piece Rick Peterson believes that eliminating the kick won't hurt the veteran Cuban's ability to deceive batters, I'm not convinced. Still, it's obvious that he has to do something to be able to pitch this season. ...
EL DUQUE’S LEG LIFT KICKS THE BUCKET (RR)
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
EL DUQUE’S LEG LIFT KICKS THE BUCKET (RR) Orlando Hernandez has used his signature high leg kick to deceive hitters and bring a unique flair to his delivery. Now, though, “El Duque” admits he either has to alter the knee-to-chin portion of his windup or eliminate it completely if he wants to continue to pitch in the major leagues. Hernandez has multiple problems with his right foot, notably a bunion issue that causes significant pain on his instep near his big toe. When he brings his right knee toward his face in his standard delivery, Hernandez is forced to take his heel ...
Baseball Today: Wednesday, March 5
Projo Sox Blog —
... (Dallas Morning News) . . . Problems with his right foot means Orlando Hernandez will no longer be able to lift his knee to his chin as he delivers a pitch (New York Post) . . . The Mets ...
Bronx Liaison — ... El Duque Scraps Leg Kick, Somewhere Juan Marichal Cries. Orlando Hernandez finally realizes at age 52 he must modify his knee-to-chin delivery if he ever wants to pitch more than 10 consecutive starts without an injury. His signature leg-kick puts far too much stress on his [right] pushoff foot and consequently Duque developed a bunion issue. No truth to the rumors he will use the exact same delivery but learn to pitch lefthanded. ...
The end of an leg-kicking era
River Avenue Blues —
... , comes the news that due to his injuries, El Duque may have to retire his signature leg kick. It is indeed the end of an era, and I have to wonder now if we should have a ceremony eulogizing ...
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