Interesting trivia from a major tournament. Parents & coaches were talking about how some of the "big guys" on this team could bring it.
Here is a list of the pitchers & what some of the comments regarding them were:
A - 6'3", 175. Widely regarded to be the real flamethrower
B - 6'1", 165.
C - 6', 180. Also thought to be a hard thrower
D - 6'3", 220. "Big strong kid. Can really smoke it in there."
E - 5'11", 165. A real HS stud
F - 6'1", 190. Throws really hard
G - 5'10", 155.
Care to match up the velocities (Stalker) with the pitcher?
1. 77-79
2. 82, 85 peak with some control
3. 79 cruise, 83 on two pitches where he heaved wild
4. 76-77
5. 79-81
6. 77-79
7. 81-83
A - 6'3", 175 the real flamethrower -- 79 cruise, 83 on two pitches where he heaved wild (e.g., over the backstop)
B - 6'1", 165 -- 76-77
C - 6', 180 -- 79-81
D - 6'3", 220 -- 77-79
E - 5'11", 165 -- 77-79
F - 6'1", 190 -- cruise 82, 85 peak with some control
G - 5'10", 155 -- 81-83
The results surprised those who were willing to believe the Stalker. Some stayed in denial.
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