Reply to "Arm Strength"

06catcherdad1,000+ posts

Keep in mind that, while a 2.3-2.4 pop times isn't what is needed from a starting varsity catcher, that is every bit as good as many high school catchers. I don't consider a 2.-2.4 to be bad for a sophomore, especially a 15 year old. As he grows and develops his technique, he can shave tenths off his time.

Footwork will help as much or more than anything, and as he matures and gets stronger the arm strength will come. Long toss is one of the best things he can do to build arm strength. Does he even shave yet? If not, I wouldn't worry about his pop times today, they'll likely improve a bunch in the next couple years.

I'm not saying it is ok at this level, but I've seen one or two jr. college catchers with 2.3-2.4 pop times this spring, and they are playing in one of the top juco conferences in the country.

3/14/0811:11 PM

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