Prior and Miller working with Tom House

[moorecg]

Talking about it on XM right now. Throwing off mound. Nothing earth shattering but thought it was worthy of note.

[Mephistopheles]

Cole Hamels does too if I am not mistaken. Injuries!

 

But then again so did Barry Zito who hasn't missed a start since he was like sixteen.

[bc2k]

Please refresh me on Tom House. I remember the name, but can't recall if it's for positive or negative reasons.

[Derwood]

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[Guest]

Please refresh me on Tom House. I remember the name, but can't recall if it's for positive or negative reasons.

 

He was the pitching guru who took a seemingly raw Mark Prior (who was drafted by the Yanks in 98, I believe) and in three yrs, transformed Prior into arguably the "most hyped" college pitcher in yrs. Not saying Prior didn't deserve it at the time, but considering his production at the major league level....

 

But Tom House has also work with the likes of Nolan Ryan, Curt Schilling, and Randy Johnson. So, House (not the tv show) is pretty good guy to work with.

[goonys evil twin]

Please refresh me on Tom House. I remember the name, but can't recall if it's for positive or negative reasons.

 

He was the pitching guru who took a seemingly raw Mark Prior (who was drafted by the Yanks in 98, I believe) and in three yrs, transformed Prior into arguably the "most hyped" college pitcher in yrs. Not saying Prior didn't deserve it at the time, but considering his production at the major league level....

 

Considering what he did at the outset of his career, I think the hype was obviously much deserved. It's not a lack of ability/effectiveness that has marred recent seasons.

[Balsa]

Is this earlier or later than when Prior was throwing off the mound last season? I think we have to consider this before declaring good news right?

[Mephistopheles]

Is this earlier or later than when Prior was throwing off the mound last season? I think we have to consider this before declaring good news right?

Well Prior hasn't caught the eastern equine encephalomyelitis virus (yet), so it's progress.

[CP_414]

Tom House is also a self-admitted former steroids user if I remember correctly. I also remember him speaking out against roid use.

[Electron Blue]

Please refresh me on Tom House. I remember the name, but can't recall if it's for positive or negative reasons.

 

He was the pitching guru who took a seemingly raw Mark Prior (who was drafted by the Yanks in 98, I believe) and in three yrs, transformed Prior into arguably the "most hyped" college pitcher in yrs. Not saying Prior didn't deserve it at the time, but considering his production at the major league level....

 

Considering what he did at the outset of his career, I think the hype was obviously much deserved. It's not a lack of ability/effectiveness that has marred recent seasons.

 

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I'll still consider him a very good pitcher, FWIW. He just needs some luck.

[CubinNY]

I think House has been working with Prior since highschool or before.

 

Prior is a Todd Morinavich type without the proclivity to abuse drugs, and probably with less artistic talent.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Paging UK...

[Soul]

I think House has been working with Prior since highschool or before.

 

Prior is a Todd Morinavich type without the proclivity to abuse drugs, and probably with less artistic talent.

 

Hah.

 

I wasn't hallucinating in '03. Neither were you. Nobody on the planet saw Prior's current state coming. He was the Titanic: can't be sunk, mechanics are too good. But he still sunk.

 

His talent was real. The hype was real too----but he was every bit what they said he was until the injuries.

Edited January 19, 2007 by Soul

[UK1679666180]

What's the question?

 

Prior has been working with House since the Summer heading into his Junior year of HS.

 

My information regarding Prior would be outdated since it was Oct/Nov., I assume he's still building up strength in his shoulder. Too much time has gone by since then to make any type of prediction.

[CubinNY]

I think House has been working with Prior since highschool or before.

 

Prior is a Todd Morinavich type without the proclivity to abuse drugs, and probably with less artistic talent.

 

Hah.

 

I wasn't hallucinating in '03. Neither were you. Nobody on the planet saw Prior's current state coming. He was the Titanic: can't be sunk, mechanics are too good. But he still sunk.

 

His talent was real. The hype was real too----but he was every bit what they said he was until the injuries.

 

No doubt Prior's talent is real. I was just commenting on his being groomed to be a pitcher at a very early age, just like Morinavich.

[Amazing_Grace]

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/32/52/26722523/24558515647286m.jpg

 

No, that's Greg House, and he abuses vicadin not steroids. Easy to confuse :P

[imb]

Relate to the matter as they drop the bomb,

 

because they're House'n

[J.R.]

I still have a copy of the Sun-Times from the day of NLDS Game Three. There's a big double truck spread detailing Prior's perfect mechanics.

 

Journalists are so smart.

[Dirt Dog Sparly]

House is the author of at least two pitching manuals besides running his school. His degree is in Biomechanics and that is what his pitching theory is built on. The most efficient use of the muscles in the body to reproduce the same pitching motion each time with the least strain on the body.

 

The first book, which I tried to read, was written for other biomechanics pitching coaches. Seriously the book required that you learn and understand biomechanics to really get the best use of it. The second was an improvement as House explained his terms and broke them down so that you can understand and apply them better. It is also an interactive book of sorts as he uses examples that you mimic to feel as well as read about.

[Sammy Sofa]

Relate to the matter as they drop the bomb,

 

because they're House'n

 

So great.

[Sammy Sofa]

I still have a copy of the Sun-Times from the day of NLDS Game Three. There's a big double truck spread detailing Prior's perfect mechanics.

 

Journalists are so smart.

 

Hey, even perfect mechanics have trouble with a fullspeed runner and a screaming line drive. What are the odds a pitcher would suffer two such injuries in such a short span of time?

[Coach C]

I just hope both of them can stay healthy and contribute.

 

That's all I ask for.

[abuck1220]

I still have a copy of the Sun-Times from the day of NLDS Game Three. There's a big double truck spread detailing Prior's perfect mechanics.

 

Journalists are so smart.

 

so you don't think prior has good mechanics?

[jyoung55]

Wasnt Prior not yet throwing by the time Spring Training started last year? IIRC, the concern started when time started going by after P&C reported and Prior had yet to take the mound. If so, this appears to be great news and I am guilty of getting excited.

[Rob]

Tom House is also a self-admitted former steroids user if I remember correctly. I also remember him speaking out against roid use.

 

If memory serves, I seem to recall him saying he tried steroids very briefly and couldn't discern a real benefit from them.