What's average speed pitcher throw in a varsity team?
Francis Cossette
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quote:We live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (the world's most average city) We see very few high school pitchers around town (8 high schools) who throw below 80. We see several who are mid 80s.
quote:I realize not all of these are varsity pitchers but these are almost all kids who think they are good enough to take advantage of attending a showcase.
quote:My son's pitching coach has always told him
"Don't worry how fast, worry about hitting your spots. It doesn't really matter how fast you are throwing if, it is not a strike"
Great advice.
quote:My suggestion to all young pitchers... develop the fastball! It’s the #1 pitch! Develop the control, movement and velocity. And remember, there’s a very good reason it is named a “fast"ball
quote:12 @ 91 to 94
39 @ 87 to 90
46 @ 84 to 86
55 @ 81 to 83
350+ @ 80 or less.