LHP JUCO

The National Pitching Association sells a velocity kit on their web site. It's three baseballs of different weights. I believe the instructions for use come with it.

I'm sure others will have suggestions too.

Best of luck to your son!

LHPMom

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Originally posted by 08ballin:
My son is a LHP playing at the JUCO level. He throws 88-89 consistantly and tops 92 so far. He has good skill and placement and has been told he is a pro prospect but needs to increase his velocity. What can he do to increase his velocity?

I know RHPrs that got drafted with less velocity than you state your LHP son has. Are you sure that is what was told to you?

Make sure that you do your homework on weighted balls.

Good regular long toss program and good core excercise program.

thats plenty of velo for a LHP, just dont have him get hurt trying some stupid gimmick that wont really help him throw harder

What is a good core exercise program? He has been using the rubber bands, and he has the weighted balls. He complains of soreness and as I have read, he should not be experiencing soreness if he is working out correctly.

He is 6'2" 195 lbs. and worked out with a pro pitcher this spring. The pitcher told him he had the build, ability and personality to go pro. Another pro scout told him he needed to get his velocity up to around 92-93 if he wanted to go pro.

Go to the strength and conditioning forum and contact Jon Doyle or Steve Ellis.

Thank you.

Update on my son's velocity. We just found out he has tendonitis in his forearm. He saw Dr. Ray today at the ASMI and they have instructed him to take 6 weeks off and rest his arm with therapy. Maybe once he gets some rest he can start rebuilding his velocity again.

I am sorry, I did not see your second post that he was experiencing some discomfort (you didn't mention it the first time).

Best of luck to him.

No, his dad and I were not aware of his discomfort until Saturday after he pitched and noticed he wasn't up to par. He is young and naive sometimes and didn't say anything until it started to bother him to the extent he thought he had damaged it. We were very thankful for the diagnoses. He has a great opportunity ahead of him and we were concerned it may be worse than it was. Thank you for your concern. I am new to this and I really enjoy the feedback of everyone so knowledgable and experienced.

I am happy to post my son is doing great this year. His era is 2.58, his opp batt avg is 1.89 and his velocity is 89-91 topping out at 92. He rested his arm through the fall and he is now 100%. He is being recruited by several DI & DII schools but he hasn't made up his mind yet, he is working on it. He is 6' 1", 190 lbs, he runs 4 miles a day, does his long toss and works out. He is really enjoying his sophomore season. I will update when he decides on his college choice.

Running 4 miles a day is probably not good for his velocity. Is that what caused him to shrink an inch since last year?

No sir, he hasn't shrunk, he is 6' 1 1/2" to be exact, I guess with rounding he is 6'2" lol. I didn't know running would lower your velocity. He is steadily improving his speed and accuracy. He has added a change up to his repertoire and lately he has attracted several scouts and is probably going D1 this fall. He has some offers on the table and is trying to make the best decision for him.

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Originally posted by 08ballin:
Update on my son's velocity. We just found out he has tendonitis in his forearm. He saw Dr. Ray today at the ASMI and they have instructed him to take 6 weeks off and rest his arm with therapy. Maybe once he gets some rest he can start rebuilding his velocity again.

Correction: It wasn't tendonitis, just over use, or stress. With rest he is good as new.

88-92 for a LHP is enough Velocity. LHP who throw 85 get drafted. It is important for him to however be able to rely on 3 pitches. And by adding a changeup, that is huge. It's a right on red, changeup is the best pitch in baseball. Of course the 95 MPH fastball is always nice, but a plus changeup can be a meal ticket.