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So if it's the least thrown, and hardest to command, why are you and coach Rod advocating it?

The power of the change up is how it complements the fastball. That's the answer. The changeup (unless you're Jamie Moyer) was never intended to be an out pitch. But without it the value of the fastball is severely diminished. It keeps hitters honest and off-balanced. It's like bluffing at poker. At the h.s. level the value of the fastball can never be determined until it is located with command and velocity, which in turn is why the h.s. changeup is worthless for a pitcher attempting to get to the next level. The average h.s. hitter can't hit velocity. And the average h.s. pitcher has never learned to compete with his fastball. Do you get this difference?

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