09/13/2026
A 3 MPH jump in average fastball velocity.
Ian Koenig , was recently called up to Triple-A after a strong season in Double-A with the Padres organization.
This past offseason, we went through his data, numbers and a ton of video to build a plan for him to take the next step.
Ian’s fastball averaged around 92 MPH and would occasionally touch 96. Our goal was to raise his average velocity and improve his entire arsenal.
We focused on cleaning up his first move down the mound and how he used his lead leg. He had a tendency to hyperextend his front leg, which limited his ability to transfer energy up the chain.
We spent a lot of time on drill work, plyos and movement to make the new pattern feel natural.
From there, we added pulldowns to help his body move faster and improve his arm speed.
Important to note: pulldowns aren’t the right tool for every athlete. They made sense for Ian and what he needed.
As the offseason progressed, he began sitting 94–95 MPH regularly in his bullpens with ease.
Now, he is averaging 95 MPH, has topped 98 and consistently touches 96–97 during outings.
The plan mattered, but so did Ian’s commitment to it. He fully bought in and put in the work.
When the off-season starts, it’s back to the drawing board to determine what he needs this offseason to continue improving.
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