I know this is a hard question to answer, so understand I'm just looking for generalities.
Son is a catcher. Popped 1.91 last week at Stanford and was rated with ++ arm strength. He's not a big kid - 5'10" about 160
During last game, a coach was scouting pitchers. He stopped the game and asked son if he had ever pitched before and if he would throw to 3 hitters for him. I can count on my hands the number of innings he's ever pitched and will readily admit he has no mechanics but he quickly agreed. He threw like a catcher - from beside his ear, with about a 2' stride, straight up with no follow through and touched 84 twice. He threw a pretty good slider for a K. Walked one on a letter high fastball on a full count and got the third to pop up on a fast ball at his knees.
I apologize if I sound like I'm bragging but I promise I'm only putting this out because I'm genuinely confused. My question: Is it common for a strong armed catcher to be taken from behind the plate and made into a pitcher? Especially as old a rising senior. Can anything be read from what happened? I appreciate in advance any thoughts.
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