Mechanical Analysis: Michael Bowden
With Clay Buchholz slowly exhausting his prospect eligibility last season, Michael Bowden emerged by solidifying his status as the next best pitcher in the Sox system. One of Michael's bigger caveats coming out of Waubonsie Valley High School were his somewhat unconventional mechanics.
While they are nothing to be overtly concerned about, there are a few areas that bother me. He's your prototypical long-armer who relies more on arm strength than using his lower body.