Reply to "showcase poptimes: why not a standardized 80mph knee-high pitch?"

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JABMK posted:
Pop time are usually not accurate. I agree that mechanics, footwork and transfer are what is important. If a catcher is "2.0 on the bag" they will be successful. I know of catchers who in showcase situation throw 1.97-2.0 and they are at the top in their conference in throwing out runners.

Exactly. If the catcher is a 2.0 with an accurate throw and the pitcher is a sub 1.3 to the plate, that gives the runner 3.3 seconds to go 75-80 ft (depending on size of lead). Most HS baserunners can't do that.

1/18/189:16 PM

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