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[utisdabomb12]

I know the MLB is not big on giving pitchers the MVP award but if Clayton Kershaw doesn't win it this year it's an absolute joke. One of the most dominating pitchers I've seen in a long time. 

Interesting note. Kershaw actually attributes a lot of his success to Skip Johnson (he apparently texts him often asking for pitching advice). I think Johnson coached him at Navarro if I recall correctly. 

 

[joeywa]

Kershaw should get the MVP, but not sure he will.

Kershaw didn't go to Navarro though. His relationship w/Skip didn't originate there.

 

[utisdabomb12]

Kershaw should get the MVP, but not sure he will.

Kershaw didn't go to Navarro though. His relationship w/Skip didn't originate there.

That's right Kershaw went pro out of high school. Where did that relationship originate? 

 

[joeywa]

Summer workouts I think. Skip works with a lot of pro pitchers in the offseason.

 

[Donald Boyles]

That's right Kershaw went pro out of high school. Where did that relationship originate? 

Johnson is now the pitching coach for Augie Garrido at the University of Texas. In 2005, Johnson was coaching at Navarro Junior College, and he got a call from a friend, J.D. Smart, who was sending a high-school pitcher to Johnson for private lessons.

http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/62314752/

 

[Matt Cotcher]

Johnson is now the pitching coach for Augie Garrido at the University of Texas. In 2005, Johnson was coaching at Navarro Junior College, and he got a call from a friend, J.D. Smart, who was sending a high-school pitcher to Johnson for private lessons.

http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/62314752/

JD is good people. I haven't seen him in years! Hope he's doing well.