Last guns on my son (both juggs and stalker read the same) were about a month ago during tryouts. Here were his numbers:
Fastball - 81-82 with a 6-8" tail
Change up - 71-72 with a drop when kept low
Slider/curve - 66-67 with big movement away and down from rightys.
SouthpawDad. I agree with you. Set and go. That is how I taught him to throw this pitch.
Here is a link to a video of his 5 strikeouts in 3 innings from his first varsity start:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3JgNkBWZh4
Three were on the slider/curve, two on well placed fastballs.
Yankeelvr, I asked that question because on another thread I mentioned my son threw a slider. Several posters stated that a slider was a "big boys pitch". Never heard that said about throwing a curve. I started this discussion in response to that.
20, we are very concerned about his arm care. So are his HS coaches. They almost baby him. Give him tons of rest between starts. Won't let him play short on JV for 2-3 days after his varsity starts. He will DH, but not play field to make sure he is getting his recoup time. We're working it out.