How Trent Thornton's unorthodox delivery presents a coaching quandry

Posted Apr 17, 2019
“My arm goes down behind my back then shoots up like a slingshot and then releases. It’s not the most attractive arm action.” That’s how Trent Thornton describes his delivery. He’ll also happily tell you that his arm “looks like a noodle flapping around” and his limbs “flail all over the place.” When Thornton pitches, people scratch their heads. (Yahoo! Sports)

Related: Baseball, Baseball Recruiting

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Baseball Fall Wrap with Coach Scott Forbes
As North Carolina’s fall baseball season comes to a close, Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley chats with UNC coach Scott Forbes about his team’s progress the...
Fri Oct 10, 2025

Fifth Annual Heel-O-Ween Lax Ball Set For Oct. 28
The UNC men's and women's lacrosse, baseball, and softball teams will host the annual Heel-O-Ween Lax Ball event to benefit UNC Children's Hospital on Tues.,...
Fri Oct 10, 2025

Michael Busch is the One They Fear
Yesterday, in the bottom of the first inning, Cubs first baseman Michael Busch hit his third homer of the postseason, and second against the Brewers...
Fri Oct 10, 2025

THT Newsletter: The State of UNC Football, ACC Tipoff, Bryson Howard Commitment Watch
What a week! Today's newsletter addresses the state of the UNC Football program, ACC Tipoff, Bryson Howard commitment watch, and a new basketball scholarship offer...
Thu Oct 9, 2025