2020dad posted:Shoveit4Ks posted:Dominik85 posted:A super lanky 6“4 guy who thows 85 might still get interestPLENTY of bigger, lower velo guys get attention, sign Power 5 D1 and/or get drafted. Even RHPs. You've heard it here, pro ball can develop players and college usually prefers to have kids who can contribute sooner. Plenty of D1s have pitchers who may touch 90 but live below it and there are plenty from either side that are 85-88 and throw 4 pitches for strikes.
We need to separate college from MLB. This is 100% true. There are a bunch of guys even D1 who aren't even capable of hitting 90. I have said a million times on here it is a complete and total myth that everyone in D1 throws 90. And 85 or 86 is that number I have said many times can get you there. Not gonna pitch on sunday for a power 5 probably but some mid to low D1 will pick you up for sure if you are 85 and great pitchability.
People often confuse cruising speed with max speed when they talk college velocity. Max speed gets you recruited. Cruise speed wins games.