Velocity…..How did I know? Max Velocity…..How do they know?
How does this square with ‘'Pitcher sits at X, but has reached Y
No velo graphics on every pitch 45 yrs. ago
Joel Sherman Yet, with all the arm protection, pitching injuries continue to be staggering. But so is the pitching that fills in — often throwing it so hard and with so much spin as to court the next wave of injuries.
Baseball America The moment a baseball leaves a pitcher's hand, it starts to slow down because of drag. 100 mph pitch measured at 100 mph (at the pitcher's hand), would be 99 mph (at 50 feet from home plate), 94 mph (midway) or 91 mph (crossing home plate)- decrease varies based on atmospheric pressure,
Radar Gun Evolution
Speed Gun by Decatur…..Jugs Gun…. Stalker by Pro Sports….Stalker Pro 2…..Pitch FX system 2010….. Statcast readings out of the hand
Spin Rate Fantasy
FB. 2 794 2.325 #1 3.39 #30 2.46
Curve2,9782,391#1 3.06#26 2.83
Slider 2,916 2,530 #2 3.46 #28. 2.63
Change 2,398 1,849 #1. 4.56 #26. 3.29
Cutter 2,7232,410#1. 4.56#254.00
Sweeper 2,945 2,348 #! 4.56 #26 3.50
Pitcher of the Week
The Athletic
In Tarik Skubal, the Tigers have found a must-watch ace
By Tyler Kepner
Skubal set a career high with 12 strikeouts and became the first Tiger in this decade to fan 12 without a walk. “He's one of the best pitchers in the game,” Judge said.
“Last year he was pretty much unhittable the second half of the season, and I think he's just kind of getting in his groove. Staying healthy for him is a huge thing, and he's doing all the right things to make himself great.”
“Asses and elbows all coming at you,” catcher Jake Rodgers and his health is reflected in his fastball.
The pitcher averages about 97 mph, he's Catfish Hunter
“I got him the first time, then he comes back and strikes me out and I was like, ‘All right, I'll remember that,'” Judge said. “It's impressive, man. It's fun competing against guys like that, especially the young ace of the team. I'm looking forward to more battles with him, that's for sure.” Aaron - The battles may be infrequent
Ten Tips for Youth Sports Parents
1. Child has to want it more than you
Your degree of invlovement must aligjn with their level of interest and initiative
2. Provide opportunties and guidance
Your role is to not manage your child's athletic career
3. Advocacy
Child is 10 you advocate for them 90% of the time - 18 10% of the time. Recognizing when they need to learn how to advocate for themselves. When your child fails and they will fail, it is not an indictment of their ability, nor is it an endictment if their coach. Most likely indicates they haven't learned it or quite possbily will never learn it. Role is to provide them with the opporunities and the encouragement to learn
4. Objective Assessements
Find someoemn who can provide you with and obejetive assessmet of your athletic abilty and skill level and an assessemt of thier athletic ceiling
5. Athleticism
Enlist the guidance of a professional who can help your child gain strength, balance, agility and speed
6. Travel Teams / Showcases / Tournaments
Tools to support your child's Development ad provide career oppportunities
One size does not fit all Be caseful when you're told “Yourt child must attend”
Match the tool to your child's athletic aiblity. It's your $$ and you and your child's time…use tjem wisely
7. Instrucition / Practice / Games
Development consists of these 3 elements Can't rely on anyone of these 3 vital components at the expense of the other 2 ….will be derimental to your child's devlopment Tests / Classroom / Homework
8. Program Evaluation - how are they going to help develop your child
10 yr.s old program goals different than 18 yr. program goals
9. Multiple Sports
10. Fun
Age approprate - 10 yr.old vs 18 yr. old - different definiton of Fun
Nuclear Physics- over complicating baseball with analytics- a Gunnar Henderson story