Reply to "What mechanical traits help with command?"

Dominik8510,000+ posts

I think until 13u or so strike percentage is a good enough measure of control but at higher levels it is about were you locate the ball.

I would say command is being able to throw the ball were you want it. If the catcher doesn't have to move his glove much to catch it the pitch was good.

at the higher levels I think strike percentage is not that much of a good indicator but BB/9 is. To be an MLB starter you can't really afford to walk more than 4 per 9 innings generally. Last year almost all good starters walked around 2 or less but of course they still throw super hard.

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