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One of the highest mechanical correlations to pitch speed is shoulder horizontal abduction (scap retraction) at front foot plant. High level throwers are able to get their arm behind their body and apply force to the arm for a long time.
Here are a few ways to train it ⬇️
I love Vulcan CHs because of the combination of VAA and velocity differential they can offer for high slot pitchers.
Here is WS Game 1 starter Nick Martinez break chart, approach angle chart, and 3D approach chart.
Notice how far the CH is from the FB in VAA and velocity!
Development is less about lightbulb moments and more about consistency. Repetition is needed to make adaptation, and real adaptation is the only thing that holds up in game.
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‘28 RHP Camden Matsuik (PA) pitched 5 shutout innings w/ 8 K and 1 BB. Sinker T86, mixed in a cutter 82-84. SL was his primary pitch, 75-78 w/ sweeping action. Occasional CH around 74 that gave hitters a different look. Showed strong command of all offerings. #Ascendant26 @TOPSbaseball @PGMidAtlantic @cammatusik22
Your mechanics on the mound are a byproduct of your movement capabilities. Push the envelope with your physical capabilities or you will not reach freaky positions on the mound.
Stop viewing the changeup as a finesse pitch.
Changeups and splitters are the least in zone pitches, so they should be used accordingly.
Use it late in the count when hitters are looking for heaters and watch how many whiffs you get
Most pitchers waste time in the “medium” zone.
Medium intensity throwing, medium weightlifting, half assed mental approach.
Wanna throw gas? You’re better off going 1 day per week at max intensity than 3 medium days each week. Make your body adapt!
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Blessed to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Dyersburg State Community College! I’d like to thank God for blessing me with this opportunity. I’d also like to thank my family,friends,coaches, and teammates for all of the support along the way!
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Solid outing Monday night against Riverside High School.
5 IP
10 K
4BB
1 H
FB 87-91 T93
SL 76-79
CV 71-75
CH 81-83
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Hard work has been paying off! 📈 A lot more in the tank coming soon
Solid preseason bullpen. FB 88-89 T90. Ready for this spring! @IceBreakerPerf @tnballplayers @BUncommitted
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If you backspin your FB well and can’t consistently throw a quality changeup, it’s likely the splitter could be a weapon for you.
Splitters can often be picked up very quickly for certain pitchers because once you find the grip that works for you the queues can be very simple. – at Yakima, WA
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Fastballs in MLB in 2023:
Run Value: -0.368
wOBA: .372
Hard Hit %: 46.25%
FBs ranked last of all pitch types in effectiveness, yet has the highest average usage rate of all at 39% 🤔
So why do pitcher throw so many FBs when the data shows it is the easiest pitch to hit? 🧵⬇️
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Step 1: Develop pitches that are hard to hit ⛽️
Step 2: Throw them in the zone 🎯
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Starting the new year off right, with a new PR💪
Fastball: 90-93 T 94
Splitter: 82-85
Slider: 80-85
Cutter: 87
#uncommitted
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Great first bullpen of the winter. Sat around 90 with a new PR of 92!
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Want a hack to be a more explosive athlete? Sleep better 💤
5 easy ways to improve sleep quality
1. Quiet room
2. Cold room
3. Dark room (sleep mask or blackout curtains)
4. No screens 30min before bed
5. Sunlight right when you wake up
Not all 8 hrs are created equal!
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We’re beyond fortunate to have @coachice5 / @IceBreakerPerf leading the H.E.R.D. 🐂🤘🏽
Which is more impressive?
Average mph up 4.3mph 📈
8 players up 5mph or more 🔥
14 velo PRs ⚡️
@Yaks_Baseball pitching staff has done all 3 before Thanksgiving 👀🐂🌴
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A pitcher’s lead leg block likely will not improve from actively trying to straighten their leg harder.
A good lead leg block is a byproduct of quality pelvic rotation. The positions the body is in at front foot strike allow the body to redirect force back up thru the front leg
Depending on stride length & front hip/hamstring mobility, some pitchers will land with their foot more out in front of their center of mass. When the hips land opened up from rotation, this creates positions makes the lead leg block happen naturally.