Mechanically I’ve noticed that there’s a difference in how high he pulls his front leg up to his chest at the beginning of his motion as well as where his glove starts when his hands are together. He also steps and lands with more smoothness (for lack of a better word). Over all his mechanics are easier, if not radically different from last year’s.

I actually looked at Bailey a few days ago and he looked different from both the 2007 and 2006 versions of himself that I used in my article last year. I’ll take another look and see if I can find what specifically is different. His velocity I’ve noticed is back to its normal levels, but his command has been way off. Even in his recent run of good starts, his command has still been spotty. Plus, it’s hard to say he’s turned a corner after just four good starts. I do think he can still be an effective pitcher at the big league level, but he’s a major long shot to become a top of the rotation starter. Too inconsistent and not enough command.

OT: I’ve been meaning to ask if you could do a Homer Bailey write up. The mechanical changes have been documented since earlier this year, but he looks like he’s turning a corner and stringing together quality starts, so an update may be useful to others.