The very underrated WSJ Sports Section has an article about R.A. Dickey who says his nail is 100%.
He also makes sure his diet includes plenty of dairy. He drinks lots of milk. He firmly believes that calcium helps strengthen his nails. He also eats chicken. “Hair and nails are really a combination of protein overflow,” he said. “I’ve obviously never had a problem growing hair, and I definitely don’t have a problem with nail growth.”
via For the Mets’ Dickey, It’s All in the Fingernails – WSJ.com.
I’m no major league pitcher but last week I was wondering if the weather was making it hard for him to grip the ball.
