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Reply to "Spin rate and high school pitchers"

Yes, I think it will.  PBR already includes it in a lot of their showcases or invitationals.  I think spin rate helps verify what a coach might see.  I don't think that it elevates an average pitcher (in terms of velocity), I do think it helps separate pitchers that are already pretty elite in terms of velocity.  Vanderbilt was using spin rate at their camps in 2016-2017.  We got all the data (from all the pitchers at the event) when we left along with 3 camera angles.  Interestingly, of the pitchers from the camp that were invited for a private tour, they offered the kid with an extremely low spin rate (which is also good since you are wanting to separate from the average).

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