This is Why Diaz Found His Groove

[MFS62]

Diaz has two different- length legs:

(Sporting News via Yahoo)

It's been three months since Edwin Diaz shared a crazy revelation with reporters.

The New York Mets' star closer revealed that trainers had realized his legs were two different lengths.

Diaz said the trainers fixed the problem and added, "I was feeling better after that."

Since that day, Diaz has been the best pitcher on the planet.

 

https://sports.yahoo.com/article/mets-edwin-diaz-best-pitcher-123918306.html

Later

[Chad ochoseis]

Guy makes how many million dollars per year and he's never been measured for a suit?

[MFS62]

I'm wondering what they did to quickly "fix" that kind of problem.

Later

[Frayed Knot]

The last ballplayer I remember with that issue was Pittsburgh (and LAD, HOU, NYY) pitcher Rick Rhoden. His, IIRC, was more severe to the point where it affected his gait in a noticeable way. Might have had something of a club foot too though don't quote me on that. Edwin's, for all we know, may be barely noticeable and 'fixed' by a small adjustment in set-up or stride.

Despite Rhoden's "deformity" OTOH, he lasted 16 seasons in MLB, won 151 games, 3 Silver Sluggers, and once placed 5th in the CY award. He also totally dominated the celebrity golf tour after his retirement that catered to athletes, actors and other celebs. Some of the participants would refer to it as 'The Rick Rhoden Tour' on account of how everyone else was usually playing for second place.

oe: [from Wiki] Rhoden overcame a childhood bone disease, osteomyelitis, and he wore a brace until age 12.

I think that should, but doesn't, read 'leg brace'

oe take two: He has qualified for the U.S. Senior Open ... and also played a number of Champions Tour events and has three career top 10 finishes: T-5 in the 2003 Allianz Championship, T-6 in the 2006 3M Championship, and T-8 in the 2005 Constellation Energy Classic. His career earnings on the Champions Tour exceed $250,000.

iow, he was doing more than merely holding his own against, not just other current and ex-athletes, but also against guys his own age who were professional golfers during the time his first athletic career was going on.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Bobby V said his surgery left one leg longer

[Edgy MD]

Yeah, this is something that can appear at any point in one's career or life, but after surgery certainly makes sense. It can frequently be fixed with a chiropractic adjustment, exercise, and PT.

I celebrate Diaz, but I'm not going with "Best Pitcher on the Planet."