February 17, 20197 yr http://www.startribune.com/new-twins-pitching-coach-wes-johnson-is-cut-from-a-different-cloth/505947812/ Eyes were raised when the Twins hired Wes Johnson, a college pitching coach, as their new big league pitching coach. Johnson has a ton of energy, gives nicknames to his pitchers and enjoys his job. But, he also is into the very technical side of being a pitching coach these days. He studies biomechanics. He uses analytics. He is into the gadgets teams invest in to help train pitchers. He earned a reputation in college as a velocity expert, someone who can help pitchers throw harder — although he says it’s difficult to do once a pitcher is no longer in his teens. Lots of information on his history with analytics and the equipment and technology now used in pro baseball.
February 17, 20197 yr Johnson has a ton of energy, gives nicknames to his pitchers and enjoys his job. But, he also is into the very technical side of being a pitching coach these days. So he’s a cross between Ron Gardenhire and Bill James? Sounds good.
February 17, 20197 yr A coach who knows how to use the most effective tools available AND makes the player/coach relationship fun...this could be a game changer. Another example of the not splashy but very smart moves by Falvey and Levine this off-season.
February 17, 20197 yr Another example of the not splashy but very smart moves by Falvey and Levine this off-season.It's probably a bit early to say that about this hire.However, I think it shows the basic approach by Falvey and Levine to be as smart as possible about doing things. Keep in mind they are only a bit over two years in, and they were constrained by having a manager whose philosophy didn't mesh with how they want to do things. I think we have reason to hope for a franchise that is well-run from top to bottom as their desired changes continue to be put in place.
February 17, 20197 yr So he’s a cross between Ron Gardenhire and Bill James?Not unless he shops at the Portly Or Tall outlet store.
February 18, 20197 yr Weren’t we excited about a new pitching coach last year? I think I will wait and see if the pitching is improved before I start heaping praise on Falvine
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