Reply to "Spin Rate - Is it really that big of a deal?"

wareagle1,000+ posts

I have always explained it to my son in terms of playing pool (billiards). 2 round objects hitting each other. It only takes 1/4 to 1/2 inch to turn a line drive or homer into a ground ball of fly out. Just got to make it move a little more or less than they think it will. If you can do that and maintain control, you will be effective and an asset in college ball. Of course, he is a contact pitcher. In my experience, with Hs players, most can’t make it move a foot and control it. The ones that can, get drafted.

12/17/194:58 AM

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