quote:Originally posted by Midlo Dad:
Back to the original question:
I consider the 2-seamer and the 4-seamer to be different pitches.
If your son can get to 90-91 with his 4-seamer, that's a valuable weapon to have in his arsenal. He should use it.
I wouldn't throw it down the middle or anything, but used in proper sequences and locations it is a pitch he will be able to use with great success.
He should definitely use both pitches regularly. This will help him both now and for whatever future he may have.
I'm far from being qualified as a pitching coach, but I agree with what Milo Dad says.
I would think there would be opportunities to use the 4 seam based on count and situation and hitter as well as purpose and the next pitch.
But I would not change my sequence on any given day based on a scout being at the game...it might make for a short day