What is the average speed gained from Freshman year to Senior year? My son was on the Varsity team as a frosh last year. His average speed is 83-84.
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quote:Originally posted by Tobette:
.... Coach says it is not really a "curve ball". I have heard that at this age we don't want him throwing "curve balls" because he could blow out his arm. Thank you again for all your knowledge.
quote:My guess (uninformed as it may be) is always that a 6'4" 180 pound freshman throwing 85 has less projectability than a 5'8" 150 pound freshman throwing 80.
quote:5-8 is not short for a freshman. Im a 5-8 freshman and im the 85% percentile on the height chart. Im projected to be 6-3. I dont see how the 5-8 doesnt make it to 6 foot when its 85% percentile in height. Not huge by any means, but 5-8 aint short.
quote:There are a lot of late bloomers out there