I'm 15 and a freshman. I have 4 main pitches fastball (sometimes 2 seam) curveball change up and slider. Sometimes I add a knuckle curve if it's working. Last year I was at 75 I know I'll throw harder this year though.
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Posts: 393 | Location: Illinois | Registered: February 21, 2005
You should always find out in the bull pen which pitches are working for you that day. I don't like seeing a KB thrown into the mix because it can be the one that ends your game. Make a mistake and you will regret it. A dificult pitch and you are either a KB pitcher or not. The KB is a totally different pitching motion and dosen't help you gain arm strength. In the bull pen loosen up and throw you pitches that are working full out a few times before hitting the mound. You are better to have a couple pitches that are working well than have 3-4 that are not working well.
Posts: 4170 | Location: Canada | Registered: October 13, 2005
17, senior. Four pitches, fastball (and 2 seam), changeup, curve, and slider. most pitching coaches will tell you not to mix a curve and slider but if thrown properly and with distinction, having both can be an advantage. I work from 85-87 but have hit 89 on the gun. To be successful in most high school leagues you only need to be able to have command with your fastball and an offspeed pitch you can throw for strikes. 80+ is an advantage, definitely.
Posts: 16 | Location: Atherton, California | Registered: June 06, 2005
17 senior pitches are Fastball 4 seam and 2 seam, knuckle-curve, curve, slider, cutter and circle change. I topped out at 91 but in a game you'll see me at about 86 for a starter and about 88-90 for a closer. Go out there pitch and have fun.
Posts: 82 | Location: Illinois | Registered: October 16, 2005
16 years old throw about 75 to 80 mph fastball. I have an excellent slider when its working and my splitter is starting to drop quite nicely. Curveball never really did what i wanted it too so i do not use ti much at all and my 2 seamer it starting to move more and more so im using it frequently.
I'm 14 and I throw a 2 seam, 4 seam, Curve, Slider, and Split (used as change). I have to rely on offspeed a little more cause I only top out at 74, but my slider is 65-69 and gets a lot of Ks... gotta be careful with it though.
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Posts: 16 | Location: Tustin | Registered: May 04, 2005
I am 14, and a freshman. I have 4 pitches. 4 seam FB, 2 seam FB, change up, and a slider/curve. I usually throw low to mid 70s and I have good control with my fastball. I have a stronger arm now though so probably upper 70s.
Posts: 16 | Location: Southern Maine | Registered: November 03, 2005
Im 17 Years old and a senior.I have 4 to five pitches. Two and four seem fastball, curveball, change up and Knuckleball. Been told i have a Major League curveball. I range from 87-90 mph as a starter. i have hit 93 on the gun.
Posts: 3 | Location: Maryland | Registered: February 17, 2006
im a 15 year old freshman. I throw a fastball ( 4 and 2 seam) in the upper 70's tho i havent been gunned this year yet and a cirlce change up as of now. I did have a good curveball, but with our coaches new technique on throwing, its hard for me to get the break on it anymore. any suggestions on a curveball i would appreciate.
if some of you dont know by now, i come from a little country town. im a catcher most of the time, but i do pitch occasionally, im a fresh and 15. i throw what is known as a country-hard fastball two seam, three seam, and four seam. i can get a two seam up about 93 and i have a change up, simple but effective
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Posts: 141 | Location: Western Wisconsin | Registered: March 31, 2006