quote:Originally posted by TPM:I agree with the above.
Actually taller pitchers who throw with lots of velocity sometimes have a tough time keeping in control, they are NOT always as accurate. They get a lot more time trying to become accurate than the shorter pitcher throwing not has hard.
Exactly! And because of that, the shorter guy doesn’t get the opportunity improve himself, perhaps show the coaches his skills are superior, or maybe allow him to improve his velocity. Some of the reason for that is, the built-in prejudice that the hi-velo guy will always be superior, even if his command or skills aren’t as good as the lower velo player. Trouble is, I don’t know that that’s quantifiable, or true.