Pitching Coach

I highly recommend Sal Lombardo at Next Level Baseball in Altamonte Springs. He was the founder of the Orlando Scorpions and has worked and coached with many of the top pitchers in Central FL.

My son improved immensely during the couple of years he had Sal as his pitching coach.

DPElite99

It is great that your son has begun throwing again after TJ surgery. Please rememeber to not rush things and follow the rehab program strictly. Players who follow the program have an 80-90% chance or returning to the mound and in most cases end up throwing with more velocity than before.
Good luck and I think it is great that you want to improve your sons mechanics as this should also be a big part of TJ rehab.

Sal is an excellent pitching resource. Terry Abbott (former Cin Reds area scout) http://www.ttbflorida.com/ he would be an excellent choice as well.

Found this website: www.findmysportscoach.com, they have lots of options for pitching coaches.

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Originally posted by Baseba777:
DPElite99

It is great that your son has begun throwing again after TJ surgery. Please rememeber to not rush things and follow the rehab program strictly. Players who follow the program have an 80-90% chance or returning to the mound and in most cases end up throwing with more velocity than before.
Good luck and I think it is great that you want to improve your sons mechanics as this should also be a big part of TJ rehab.

Baseba777 did you read this on a news site? Or do you actually know people that have gone through the rehab after surgery. I know 5 people that have gone through TJ, all from different doctors, all with different rehab people, and while all of us have returned to the mound, not a single person throws harder than prior to surgery. Pre-TJ I topped at 93, Post-TJ I topped at 89.

Most Major Leaguers probably end up throwing harder, but people that have TJ before Pro-ball are usually not as fortunate.

DPElite99 I wish your son luck as he apparently has already completed a lot of the work to get back to throwing, but a long, trying road still exists ahead of him.

Hi Weaver,

There have been many documented cases of increased MPH after TJ. Normally as a result of the conditioning/rehab program. Cannot comment on your group and to why you hav enot regained your speed. It i snot guaranteed but most results are positive. Hopefully you will see some improvement too!

I have included some articles for you.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07....html?pagewanted=all

http://ericcressey.com/why-do-...r-tommy-john-surgery

Josh Johnson of the Marlins is one such example of increased velo after TJ.

Just a qucik follow-up;

2013 IS seeing a modest velocity increase that will continue to grow over the next year or so due to his age, maturity, etc. Big challenge after being off so long is regaining the all important command!

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Originally posted by 2013 Dad:
Josh Johnson of the Marlins is one such example of increased velo after TJ.

His velo increased 1-2 mph.

I suspect there are only a handful of these cases.

There are no specific cases mentioned in baseba777's links.

Are there others?