Johns actually did it before JMS with grounded, probably around the same time as the all star issue was released. They're both paying homage to that...
It means you are trying to equate an unconscious action (release/ follow through) of a pitcher to a very conscious action by Danny, over by your own...
Ha I know what you mean though I found the one liners kinda amusing. Also he steals a spaceship to get to the fight in the first place which for some...