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Great post Doc!  Nothing to add really - Very interesting take on height of the release point, seems like the obvious factor that isn't really obvious.  The fact that the steep angle is combined with precision command...  well that's what had everyone scratching their heads about, when Doogie came up.  I think we're still looking for an obvious precedent for a pitcher of his type. 
Actually your article here gives me more hope about Fister's long-term viability.  I was thinking that the novelty of his high-angle control game would wear off after a year or two, then  you'd be looking at a sub-par pitcher.  But a control game can work forever, and the steep angle means the bat has slightly less chance of hitting the ball square.  I for one am very excited about fister going forward.