Rockies reliever Matt Belisle has seen an increase in his velocity and effectiveness over the last month, and MLB.com reports a change in mechanics can take much of the credit.
"We've been getting him on his back leg and creating a load," pitching coach Jim Wright said. "He was just leaving the rubber too soon. Then you get more arm, you lose your angle and your confidence and your focus. It was just getting him back on his back leg and getting him a chance to get everything on time again."
Belisle had a 6.55 ERA through 12 appearances before making the change. Since, he has tossed five scoreless outings, while seeing the velocity on his fastball increase up to five miles per hour.