OC Register: Pitcher Cody Buckel, his career derailed by the yips, starting over with Angels

[AngelsWin.com]

TEMPE, Ariz. – Imagine, asks Cody Buckel, if you woke up one morning and forgot how to walk. Something that had been simple was suddenly a complex series of movements requiring full concentration. And imagine that every time you tried, you feared...

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[Vegas Halo Fan]

I had never heard the term "yips", but baseball history is rife with guys who suffered from it. Steve Blass, who is mentioned in the article, is the first player I was aware of who suddenly couldn't do the basics of something that he was once very proficient at. Rick Ankiel is another recent example, although he somewhat reinvented himself by switching from pitching to playing the outfield (not an option for everyone).

[Troll Daddy]

[Second Base]

So that's what happened to Brandon Wood.

[Angel Oracle]

I even remember the irony/timing when Steve Blass was doing promotional commercials for MLB, even as he was in full yips mode.

It is a complex yet fascinating subject.

Best wishes to Cody Buckel!

[Junkballer]

Steve Sax and of course, Rube Baker

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

On 3/20/2017 at 5:40 PM, Vegas Halo Fan said:

I had never heard the term "yips", but baseball history is rife with guys who suffered from it. Steve Blass, who is mentioned in the article, is the first player I was aware of who suddenly couldn't do the basics of something that he was once very proficient at. Rick Ankiel is another recent example, although he somewhat reinvented himself by switching from pitching to playing the outfield (not an option for everyone).

Mackey Sasser~  The triple pump threat behind home plate!

[VariousCrap]

Does this mean John Lester has the yips throwing the ball to first base?