Reply to "First Pitch Strikes"

BobbleheadDoll5,000+ posts

I have seen too many 1st pitch HRs to say that a 1st pitch should be always thrown for a strike. Some batters are taught not to swing at the 1st pitch but I like a pitcher that mixes it up.
Some coaches want pitchers to th row 1st pitch CBs and work on that. To me a pitcher should know whar is working for him on a given day and work with those pitches. If he can tell the batter is a free swinger and will go at the 1st pitch keep it on the corners and low. A pitcher should not be afraid to walk a batter and use his CBs even in a full count situation. Never give in.

11/28/0710:35 AM

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