What would be the average increase from your Freshman year to your Sophomore Year.. I have had steady increase since I was 9.. I am afraid your gains will be less and less as you get older.
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quote:Originally posted by BobbleheadDoll:
Even on the bad teams there are a few good hitters that could make you pay. I agree that D1 is not always a true test but I saw lots of slow tossing guys at some top schools.
quote:My son's high school coach uses a stop watch to calculate pitch speed, I haven't asked but I think it is one of those that calculate speed based on throwing distance. How accurate are these?
quote:Originally posted by micdsguy:
One last thing: nearly every kid (and dad) is disappointed when he learns his true speed. Mid-80s is rare and if a pitcher really threw that fast he'd likely have some guns showing up at games.
quote:Originally posted by PGStaff:
But every so often, the guy who looks like he has the best arm (what appears to be the most arm strength) does not have the best velocity. We sometimes refer to this as a power arm vs a fast arm.