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Originally posted by PiC:
...And secondly, the plant foot heel hits (bangs) the ground first rather than stepping with the pad of the foot hitting the ground first...
Ever heard of Mark Prior?
Ever heard of Mark Prior?
Ever heard of Mark Prior?
hr21,
There has been much discussion about using the stop watch to determine velocity. For me it is next to impossible and could never be reliable. Release to catcher is a hard time to stop watch accurately, for me anyway. If your off by a fraction, you have the wrong velocity and maybe by quite a bit. However if you want to try it, I'm sure someone on here can give you the equations.
Posted by Kelly18
I don't understand what you mean by "because of the radar gun he will probably get signed for little of nothing".
I clearly understand that he might get signed for little or nothing because he has no options or leverage. This happens a lot to young players who don't do well in school. However, if he's a 6'3 lefty throwing 94 he might be worth millions down the road. Especially if he learns how to pitch.
We had a similiar type lefty three years ago. He was 6'6 and threw very well, topping at 92. He quit his high school team, but was still drafted. He didn't like school and didn't do well academically. Signed for $2,000 and has since grown to 6'7 and has been up to 95 mph. As soon as he can master another pitch, he should move up fast.
Every young person should take academics very seriously, and especially if they're baseball prospects. We've seen players with learning disabilities, work hard and get the job done in the class room. It has really paid off big for some of them.
There has been much discussion about using the stop watch to determine velocity. For me it is next to impossible and could never be reliable. Release to catcher is a hard time to stop watch accurately, for me anyway. If your off by a fraction, you have the wrong velocity and maybe by quite a bit. However if you want to try it, I'm sure someone on here can give you the equations.
Posted by Kelly18
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shame, because of the radar gun, he will probably get signed for a little of nothing because the teams know that he will not be going to college and loves to play ball.
I don't understand what you mean by "because of the radar gun he will probably get signed for little of nothing".
I clearly understand that he might get signed for little or nothing because he has no options or leverage. This happens a lot to young players who don't do well in school. However, if he's a 6'3 lefty throwing 94 he might be worth millions down the road. Especially if he learns how to pitch.
We had a similiar type lefty three years ago. He was 6'6 and threw very well, topping at 92. He quit his high school team, but was still drafted. He didn't like school and didn't do well academically. Signed for $2,000 and has since grown to 6'7 and has been up to 95 mph. As soon as he can master another pitch, he should move up fast.
Every young person should take academics very seriously, and especially if they're baseball prospects. We've seen players with learning disabilities, work hard and get the job done in the class room. It has really paid off big for some of them.
my son usually sits 85-86. just yesterday he was pitching at a 18-u travel ball game and a couple of local jc coaches were in the stands. of course they were watching and gunned a few pitches but mostly watched (which for him was good cause he throws a pretty good 2 seem with late break). it wasnt like they just held the gun up for every pitch.so of course my son might have got the competitive juices flowing. he was pitching against a supposedly better team threw 1 hit, 1bb, 1 run, in 4 innings and the coaches told him he was consistantly 87-88. both coaches offered for him to come throw a bullpen and or in winterball games. my point is maybe just maybe throwing at max effort verse his normall trying to be precise got him a better look. and it didnt hurt his control either! oh when he left the game the score was 1-1.
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PIC,
Good post. Beyond college, the correct way to use the radar gun is as a learning tool.
If done correctly, the pitcher will be able to see how pitches are tracked and improvements made.
While natural maturation with good mechanics increases velocity, one needs to be in a good program with good coaches to be able to achieve these goals. Great consideration when choosing a school.
Adjustments have been made with my son regarding release points and plant foot location, after watching him this weekend, good instruction pays off. Although they are not concerned with velocity, location at this stage (freshman) is of the utmost consideration.
So when your son is considering his future college, ask the coaches not what your son can do for their program, but what they can do for your son. This goes for position players as well.
Good post. Beyond college, the correct way to use the radar gun is as a learning tool.
If done correctly, the pitcher will be able to see how pitches are tracked and improvements made.
While natural maturation with good mechanics increases velocity, one needs to be in a good program with good coaches to be able to achieve these goals. Great consideration when choosing a school.
Adjustments have been made with my son regarding release points and plant foot location, after watching him this weekend, good instruction pays off. Although they are not concerned with velocity, location at this stage (freshman) is of the utmost consideration.
So when your son is considering his future college, ask the coaches not what your son can do for their program, but what they can do for your son. This goes for position players as well.