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I won't claim anything special, but when I watched the Angels game for a few innings (only watched like 2 innings), I thought Iwakuma would go on a roll.
For some reason, his balance/stability at the top of his motion looked really, really good.
Kuma has that pause when he goes to the plate.
For some reason, I remember his best games always feel good because that pause is very deliberate and not forced at all.
Also, for those taking notes, this is actually like Iwakuma's SECOND or THIRF pitching motion of his career.
The NPB banned two/multi-pause mechanics in something like 2005.
Many, including myself, thought he was done for, but here he is pitching in the Majors.
Don't underestimate his intelligence or pitchability.