throwing vs. pitching velocities

hueysdad1,000+ posts

I'm not sure if this question can be answered. I have been thinking about it while looking through PG profiles. Some players velocities are the same pitching and in the field , while others have a wide range in velocity. I know the mechanics are different for pitching, infield throws, and outfield throws. But, is it safe to say that if they were both at their optimal mechanics the velos would be the same or close? I guess another way to phrase this question would be if your throwing 90 from the infield and 75 from the mound or vice versa, what would keep you from hitting that higher velo ?

2/24/158:46 PM

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chefmike77775,000+ posts

What I "think" I see is Velo from OF and pitcher can be close or even higher in OF. I think this is because they get a "running start" in OF. What I "think" I see in IF is it tends to be lower than pitching. I think it is because in IF it is step and throw while pitching of course you have some body momentum. This is simply what I think I see. I know that was true for my son, he got a velo in OF, IF and pitching on same day summer of his junior year in HS. in order of velo OF 88, pitching 87, IF 84

2/25/1510:55 AM

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