Kind of unusual but I somewhat agree with every post in this thread. I especially agree with "SultanofSwat"
I have seen many soft tossing pitchers make very good hitters look bad. It's likely that any pitcher that can change speeds and throw strikes will have some success in high school. The problem is that success isn't likely to translate to the higher levels without improving velocity.
So what do you call these types?
77mph dominate in HS? HIGH SCHOOL PITCHER
92mph getting rocked? PROSPECT!
PG,
As a curiosity, because you certainly see more HS pitchers than anyone else around...
What do you estimate is the typical progression with velocity in HS pitchers? Are there more early peakers or late bloomers? Also, how does that progression affect ratings?
In other words if you see a soph at 6'2 hitting 85 and he gets a high rating, then Jr year he's still 6'2 hitting 85 would his rating take a hit? I guess my question is, do you expect to see a certain progression and then drop ratings if that projection doesn't hold up?