Laurila: Q&A with Dave Righetti on pitching
From SABR member David Laurila at FanGraphs on August 19, 2016:
Dave Righetti was a good pitcher. In a 16-year career spent mostly with the New York Yankees, he threw a no-hitter and saved over 250 games. He might be an even better pitching coach. “Rags” has held that position with the San Francisco Giants since 2000, and in the opinion of many, he’s among the best in the business.
Righetti’s reputation is well deserved. Under his tutelage, Giants pitchers have made 22 All-Star teams, won two Cy Young awards, and thrown five no-hitters. More importantly, the club has gone to the World Series four times and captured three titles.
Righetti talked about his philosophies — and the repertoires and pitch selection of members of the Giants’ staff — when the team visited Fenway Park in July.
Read the full article here: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/dave-righetti-on-pitching/
Originally published: August 19, 2016. Last Updated: August 19, 2016.