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The mechanics of Dice-K

There's a neat article over at the Hardball Times that analyzes the mechanics of the pitcher known as Dice-K.

It is replete with video clips, including one pairing Dice-K with Roy Oswalt to illustrate the similarities in their deliveries.

Interesting stuff...check it out...

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Are we really going to call this guy 'Dice-K'
Can we really not pronounce or spell Daisuke (Die-soo-kay)

Will this be asking to much of LSB like differentiating between Miguel Tejada and Robinson Tejeda? Or the marvel that is Hank Blaylock?

I guess I'm being OCD about it. Dice-K just irks me the same way people pronounce the word 'veterans,' "Vetrans."

When all else fails, there's always delusion. - Conan O'Brien

by mtex on Feb 26, 2007 10:55 AM CST reply actions  

I don't know this for certain, but...
...I believe the correct pronunciation of his first name is Dice-K.  I remember seeing that in more than one place during the bidding process and subsequent contract negotiations.
"Hello, win column..."

by rangersfan34 on Feb 26, 2007 11:09 AM CST up reply actions  

Matsuzaka
I've also heard it's pronounced "Dice-K."

by RCCook on Feb 26, 2007 11:10 AM CST up reply actions  

yeah
I was going to say the same thing, but I didn't want to sound ignorant.  But I'm also pretty sure that is how his name is actually pronounced.
Troy I.

by tdi1985 on Feb 26, 2007 11:10 AM CST up reply actions  

? Similar to
our own Japanese pitcher.
3 syllables become 2:
Oat-ska
Of course, it's easier to just say "Aki".

by Oracle Galvez on Feb 26, 2007 11:30 AM CST up reply actions  

Interesting
that they both have the same mechanical flaw with the front leg sweep.
Towel drills cannot help a pitcher throw a baseball better.

by SteveP on Feb 26, 2007 11:09 AM CST reply actions  

Sweep the leg
Yes Sensei.

by LoneStarBallUser on Feb 26, 2007 11:13 AM CST up reply actions  

Matsuzaka
I've already had my fill of this guy. Screw him and his gyroball.

I didn't even know gyros were big in Japan.

by tlt29 on Feb 26, 2007 11:17 AM CST reply actions  

From Wikipedia...
Dice-K
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dice-K is a nickname derived from the Japanese name "Daisuke".
Notable persons that have been identified with this nickname include:
Daisuke Enomoto, a Japanese businessman and former livedoor executive, who almost became a space tourist
Daisuke Matsuzaka, a Japanese professional baseball pitcher, now playing for the Boston Red Sox.

by rooster on Feb 26, 2007 11:28 AM CST reply actions  

Too much Dice-K for me.
When foxsports reported that Dice-K dominates batting practice as one of its lead stories, I decided what the world really needs is another war to divert our attention from Dice-K.

by rooster on Feb 26, 2007 11:31 AM CST reply actions  

Oh well.
My bad guys on the name pronunciation. Still doesn't mean that I won't like seeing 'Dice-K' all over the headlines.

Here's to the Rangers hitting taters off his gyros.

When all else fails, there's always delusion. - Conan O'Brien

by mtex on Feb 26, 2007 11:58 AM CST reply actions  

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