re: Should Eades just throw from the stretch always?

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Yes, it is. That's why starting pitchers don't throw from the stretch. Some relievers do because they know they will only throw a couple of innings.

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No, short relievers do it because they will often enter the game with men on base. If you would be pitching from the stretch as much or more than the windup than it makes sense you'd be more comfortable in the stretch.

Besides, the only way pitching from the stretch puts strain on your arm is if you rush/slide-step...nobody would slide-step with no men on. A pitcher's motion should be exactly the same from the leg kick on anyways, no matter if windup or stretch