Reply to "Good 3rd pitch for small HS part-time pitcher?"

@adbono posted:
When he gets to the Varsity level he either needs to be below 80 with his FB or over 85.

Not trying to hijack a thread, but this is exactly what I watched this year with my 2025 son. At the HS varsity level, if you don't throw 89+ guys are better off throwing 79ish than 84ish.... I don't have the answer, nor do I even know if it's true, but it just seems like the ball moves more at the lower speed?

As far as a 3rd pitch, I absolutely agree with the change piece. If you can figure it out it's devastating to try and hit. Especially if you tunnel it well with a FB/CB combo.

The key is: All 3 pitches will end up in different locations at different times.

5/24/222:22 PM

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