Was wondering what types of speeds are D1, D2, and D3 coaches looking for in regards to a RHP? High 80's, low 90's or anywhere in the 80's with good movement to be considered for those levels?
thanks
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I would recommend doing a search on this topic. There have been a number of threads regarding college velocities.
quote:Was wondering what types of speeds are D1, D2, and D3 coaches looking for in regards to a RHP? High 80's, low 90's or anywhere in the 80's with good movement to be considered for those levels?
Considered for weekend starter on a top 20 team or a redshirt at the #200 RPI school? There is a difference.
Definately look for the thread. Lots of good info there. The short answer is working high 80's righty strike throwers, with a feel for taking off something, moving the ball, and two breaking pitches, one of which is a change, usually can do well.
quote:Originally posted by ducbollea:
Was wondering what types of speeds are D1, D2, and D3 coaches looking for in regards to a RHP? High 80's, low 90's or anywhere in the 80's with good movement to be considered for those levels?
thanks
duc...this link below should help.
http://www.ncsasports.org/student-athletes-families/bas...cruiting-guidelines/
Ducbollea: Velocity will get you noticed - but these things will get you signed at any level...
Command of three pitches/location
Presence
Ability to respond to adversity
Coachable
Upside
Command of three pitches/location
Presence
Ability to respond to adversity
Coachable
Upside
Stats help too. SAT/ACT and GPA.
Spoke with a coach the other day and he said that the best pitcher to ever play for him never threw more than 79 mph however he had command of 3 pitches a 2 seam FB, a nice curve ball, and an un-hittable circle change.He said that to this day he teaches that circle change pitch to all his pitchers. He values a pitcher by the amount of outs he delivers and not how fast they throw.