Im gonna be a sophmore this year and going to be varsity starter i top out throwing 83 and consistantly at about 80 in 6'1 and 185. What should i be looking to acomplish by the time im a senior to be getting d1 looks.
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There is no magic 100% right answer.
However, the true answer is keep working. There is no substitute for hard work. The first place to start is in the classroom. As you will find out, no matter how well you do on the baseball field, the first question that virtually all coaches ask is "what are your grades."
As for baseball, you can talk to a number of great coaches, but it will get down to work, work and more work.
If you put in the effort both in the classroom and at your sport, there will be opportunity.
However, the true answer is keep working. There is no substitute for hard work. The first place to start is in the classroom. As you will find out, no matter how well you do on the baseball field, the first question that virtually all coaches ask is "what are your grades."
As for baseball, you can talk to a number of great coaches, but it will get down to work, work and more work.
If you put in the effort both in the classroom and at your sport, there will be opportunity.
Best answer is grades and hard work
lots of longtoss and working your mechanics daily. hit weight room and work hard get on good throwing program and strenght training program.
lots of longtoss and working your mechanics daily. hit weight room and work hard get on good throwing program and strenght training program.
Here is a great answer to that question I found on the Perfect Game Message Board:
Division I Velocity
Division I Velocity
There is a thread lower down on this forum titled "Pitching velocity necessary to succeed in college". You might want to read it.
Stud this question is without an answer. People who have hard throwing sons will argue that velocity is everything and you can not play D1/pro if you throw less than high 80s. People who have soft throwers will argue the opposit.
Hone your skills and velocity will not hold you back.
I can give examples on both sides of the coin. a good pitcher needs 3+ good pitcher needs to have pitches he can throw for strikes and keep the batters off balance. I watched a DH University game last night . The best pitcher on the field was throwing 76 mph. He had a no hitter going into the 7th. Threw a complete game winning 7-1 allowing 3 hits. The second game was pitched by a guy who graduated from a 4 year Southern school who was hitting 91. He also threw well but has to be pulled after 4 1/3 innings as he became wild and walked 3 batters in a row. He won the game 6-4.
Both pitchers did well and on a team compliment each other. Show you can win and no one will care that you don't throw hard.
A RHP I have followed graduated from a 4 yr D1 southern school was signed by NY Yankees . He was sent to a A team and at the end of the season was moved up to AAA. Not even a full season and moved up. He maxed out at 82 and pitches around 78-80.
Why do people set limits on themselves ? Learn to pitch, work hard and the only limits will be when you can't go any further.
Hone your skills and velocity will not hold you back.
I can give examples on both sides of the coin. a good pitcher needs 3+ good pitcher needs to have pitches he can throw for strikes and keep the batters off balance. I watched a DH University game last night . The best pitcher on the field was throwing 76 mph. He had a no hitter going into the 7th. Threw a complete game winning 7-1 allowing 3 hits. The second game was pitched by a guy who graduated from a 4 year Southern school who was hitting 91. He also threw well but has to be pulled after 4 1/3 innings as he became wild and walked 3 batters in a row. He won the game 6-4.
Both pitchers did well and on a team compliment each other. Show you can win and no one will care that you don't throw hard.
A RHP I have followed graduated from a 4 yr D1 southern school was signed by NY Yankees . He was sent to a A team and at the end of the season was moved up to AAA. Not even a full season and moved up. He maxed out at 82 and pitches around 78-80.
Why do people set limits on themselves ? Learn to pitch, work hard and the only limits will be when you can't go any further.
Bobblehead,
I sure would like to know more about a drafted player maxing out at 82 and pitches 78-80 moving from A (low or high) to AAA in one season.
Even top prospects don't move that quickly.
Also what university is now playing ball?
I sure would like to know more about a drafted player maxing out at 82 and pitches 78-80 moving from A (low or high) to AAA in one season.
Even top prospects don't move that quickly.
Also what university is now playing ball?
He must be throwing a knuckler at those velocities.
The player is Robert Swindle who was not drafted but played 4 years at Charleston Southern. He was signed by the Red Sox and was released due to health issue. His 1st season in RS organization he was something like 7-2. He played independant ball for a year and was signed by the NYY and sent to Charleston Riverdawgs. He was just moved up to AAA ball.
The universities are Canadian. I live near the border and we get a lot of JC and others who come over for a DH. Our universities have no restrictions like NCAA. A lot of JC and 4yr grads come here to play after graduating or becoming disgruntled after playing in the US. We even have D! 4 year schools that come for a couple preseaso games. I was surprised that they can do that but they do.
The universities are Canadian. I live near the border and we get a lot of JC and others who come over for a DH. Our universities have no restrictions like NCAA. A lot of JC and 4yr grads come here to play after graduating or becoming disgruntled after playing in the US. We even have D! 4 year schools that come for a couple preseaso games. I was surprised that they can do that but they do.
No KBs.
quote:Originally posted by BobbleheadDoll:
The player is Robert Swindle who was not drafted but played 4 years at Charleston Southern. He was signed by the Red Sox and was released due to health issue. His 1st season in RS organization he was something like 7-2. He played independant ball for a year and was signed by the NYY and sent to Charleston Riverdawgs. He was just moved up to AAA ball.
Oh gee thanks, I was getting worried there. You made it appear as if this was a drafted player who moved quickly through the ranks. You also didn't mention he was hurt at one time. I am assuming he first started in rookie ball?
Since the player has played a few years, I am just going to assume he is in AAA for organizational purposes. Why do you leave out many important facts in your posts?
Barbara I had to leave some things out for you to question.
The point was that he is a soft thrower which is the overlying question of the original post. You are only limited by your talent and desire. I did say he graduated from Charleston Southern.
The point was that he is a soft thrower which is the overlying question of the original post. You are only limited by your talent and desire. I did say he graduated from Charleston Southern.