Adrian Houser has experienced a career season with the Chicago White Sox due to significant offseason changes. He adjusted his pitching mechanics, focusing on his hamstrings and glutes, while also adopting a 'carnivorish' diet that includes mostly red meat. Since joining the White Sox on a one-year deal, his performance has improved, making him an attractive trade candidate. Despite his success, he is viewed as a back-end starter, yet his ability to consistently pitch five or six innings appeals to postseason contenders seeking starting pitching help.
During the offseason, Houser made a significant mechanical change to his backside at Pitching WRX in Oklahoma City, getting more into his hamstring and glutes rather than his quads.
I was probably three pitches into an offseason bullpen and they noticed it immediately. He also made greater use of the cold tub and adjusted his eating habits, adopting what he called the 'carnivorish' diet - mostly red meat, but on occasion chicken or fish as well.
Despite the career season, Houser still profiles as more of a back-end starter. For a lot of contenders, they need the innings.
If Houser can go out and give a team at least five to six innings almost every time he takes the mound, then someone will trade for him.
Collection
[
|
...
]