Reply to "Flat ground throwing"

micdsguy1,000+ posts

Experienced pitchers can throw about 2 mph faster from a good mound versus flat ground. Showcases I've been to have all used mounds for pitching speed measurement.

Lack of a mound is one of the many, many reasons people think those carnival radar guns read low. Even if they had mounds, few non-pitchers would be able to fully take advantage of a slope. Takes practice.

What sprinter wouldn't want to start his race from a 10" hill?
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Also a pitcher who works down in the strike zone tends to get higher speeds on the gun.

I've noticed that, too, I think. Maybe an extra mph. Would be interesting to test scientifically. One more reason to keep the ball low, especially when being scouted.

12/28/062:08 AM

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