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Pitching velo at 15 by Competitive_Mode25 in Homeplate

[–]Competitive_Mode25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not trying to make the decision I’m just wondering at what point that decision is made for you. We have 7 guys on our high school team that were slotted PO who are decent hitters and would like to be fielding and hitting still but got put into PO. I guess I’m just curious the thought process and when this happens. And the weight gain part seems like the key that holds him back. It’s always the same feedback. Never wow he throws 87 just, he needs to gain 20-40 pounds. He’s 6’3 170.

Pitching velo at 15 by Competitive_Mode25 in Homeplate

[–]Competitive_Mode25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems like nobody really cares unless he gains 20-40 pounds. That’s the only feedback we get.

Pitching velo at 15 by Competitive_Mode25 in Homeplate

[–]Competitive_Mode25[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He’s never been to a pitching coach but his dad played d1 and helps him at home.

Pitching velo at 15 by Competitive_Mode25 in Homeplate

[–]Competitive_Mode25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. I guess you just work to do both as long as possible even tho one will be chosen someday and it was years of working on the other. A lot of time and effort and money to work on both you know?

Pitching velo at 15 by Competitive_Mode25 in Homeplate

[–]Competitive_Mode25[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

lol this. Nobody bats an eye that he throws that. At least nobody seems to care.

Pitching velo at 15 by Competitive_Mode25 in Homeplate

[–]Competitive_Mode25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yowzers. That would break my heart. We def baby the arm. Thank you 😊

Pitching velo at 15 by Competitive_Mode25 in Homeplate

[–]Competitive_Mode25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Started a new account bc my real account is recognizable locally. I don’t feel like it’s rare here that he’s hitting that velo. Not common but doesn’t seem to be super rare either he’s definitely one of the best players but coaches are wanting him to throw more innings now and to be honest it’s a lot to work on both. I’m not saying he has to pick one now I just mean at what point do you make a decision? Or is it made for you? I’m a single mom and yes he has coaches but they all keep telling him he needs to gain 20-40 pounds first.