Reply to "Daily pitching machine BP and a hitters development."

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I hate the machines if they take the place of live pitching, but they are great for working on breaking balls, IMO, as someone pointed out above....assuming that you have a machine that throws somewhat repeatable curves. It's hard to get a BP thrower who throws a consistent, hittable breaking pitch from 35' away.

I coached with a 6'7" former Milb/D1 pitcher last year. My 14 yo's team was terrified of BP. It wasn't so much the speed, but his breaking stuff, and the weird angle that his ball came from at close distance. The kids preferred my BP.

In general, though, if he isn't seeing enough BP with "arms", then take him to the cages and either throw to him or get a buddy to, if you aren't capable.

3/26/1912:23 PM

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