06/11/2026
This at-bat right here is exactly why I will always preach that pitching is MORE than velocity. 🥎
Batters are training younger than ever before. Starting at 8yo, 9yo, 10yo.. year round!! They’re seeing velocity constantly. Which means we can’t just rely on throwing hard anymore!
You better be able to disrupt timing. You better be able to change speeds. You better be able to LOCATE. You better have movement. REAL movement with the correct spin.. none of that slider stuff.
I tell my pitchers all the time: Start with a great changeup. Then build one more pitch that moves like crazy. Because a pitcher who can actually PITCH becomes dangerous at any speed.
And while we’re at it… Can we all stop acting like mid 50s is “slow” softball pitching? 😵💫
I literally just had 2 pitchers commit around 50mph because they know how to spin it, locate it, and compete...
Teach these girls how to pitch. Not just how to throw hard. 👏