@TerribleBPthrower posted:My son loves to throw inside. Doesn't get the calls very often. There have been a couple good umps that would call it and he shredded those lineups.
I agree though, the pitch a ball or two off the plate called for a strike sucks for the hitters.
A called up and in strike is a game changer. Put a little velo on that pitch, and it sets up you off-speed really well. Nothing really tunnels with a down and away fastball. Over the years I've noticed a lot guys becoming very accustomed to the down and away pitch. All they do is move on top of the plate. This simple tactic (along with protective gear 
) obviously makes the away pitch not so far away anymore.