Calling them flaws is sort of misleading, since just about every pitcher on the planet shares them. Of course, this is why elbow injuries are so common. Predicting injuries is pointless, but you can identify risk factors and make an attempt to address them before something goes wrong.

It’s kind of like smoking cigarettes. They’ll put you at risk for all kinds of disease, but some people smoke way more than others. Other people can smoke their whole lives and never suffer any major ill effects.

At this point in time, I like Holland’s mechanics better than Feliz’s mechanics, even though Feliz’s mechanics are the picture of efficiency.

I’ve also always wondered why Holland throws a slider instead of a curveball. I assume he just never figured it out or it’s never been very good. From that arm slot, it’s not very easy to throw a classic supinated/supinating curveball. His arm slot is high enough, and he’s got the mechanics to allow him to throw a pronated curveball. Considering the quality of his slider, I’d really like to see him give it a shot.