Los Angeles Dodgers Ace LHP Clayton Kershaw's OIP Mechanics Evaluation

Just like the Philadelphia Phillies' Cliff Lee...the Los Angeles Dodgers' LHP Clayton Kershaw has it correct mentally and mechanically. Push, Pop, Over the top, i.e., good leg extension, hip rotation, and follow through which equals to a low OIP (Overall Injury Probability) of 10%. His OIP is the best percentage to expect from any pitcher on any level. This comes from his excellent pitching mechanics that helps him achieve good pitch location, while reducing rotary inertia and increasing hip rotation at the same same.

Leg Extension: Excellent...Zero points deducted
Hip Rotation: Excellent...Zero points deducted
Follow Through: Excellent...Zero points deducted
Balance: Excellent...Zero points deducted

OIP: 10%

Clayton Kershaw takes the mound in his final postseason tuneup as the Dodgers return home to face the Rockies at 7:10 PT: http://atmlb.com/16FtpPX