JV baseball team has just started for me, and we have a new coach in town. My whole team and I know that i'm a big part of there team. But, the new coach is threatning to move me back under junior varsity because I can't throw a fastball!!
Here are my last years stats...
7-1 (32-3 when we play skirmish together)
3-1 In State Finals
67 S/O, No HR allowed.
ERA - 1.42
Opp Average - 2.04
Best Pitch Speed - 68 MPH
Best Pitch - Slider or 12-4 Curve Ball
Weakness - Lack Fastball compacity.
1/1 Save Opportunities
Aren't these good enough for that god damn coach to keep me? I really don't need to use my fastball do I? Would you keep me? I brought my team to State Finals... then eventually lost.
I'm the heart and sould of my team!!! Well... atleast a fourth of it.
2007-02-11 15:40:13 · 17 answers · asked by Choro-Kun 5 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Note: After season, i suffered a seperated shoulder. Still recovering from it... but my arm is just fine!!!
2007-02-11 15:40:50 · update #1
Another Note: I'm a lefty... not that it would really mattter but...
2007-02-11 15:43:18 · update #2
Yes,but just keep your head an work on the fast ball you have great stats just take care of your arm ice it down an just do your best,an he is a new coach so be a leader an this might be what he is looking for,but do not be a cry baby just throw the dam ball to the best of your ability an be a team player
2007-02-11 15:56:11 · answer #1 · answered by bigdogrex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seem to lack confidence for somebody who is the heart and soul of your team. You have had an injury. You seem to think you are above learning how to throw the most simple pitch in baseball.
It may not be a popular answer, but I wouldn't keep you until you were willing to do the work your coach needs you to do.
A pitcher needs to mix it up between fastballs and breaking stuff. You can add velocity to your pitches by boning up on mechanics and getting stronger through weight training
Listen to all of your coaches (JV and Varsity) and you will really be the heart and soul of your team in no time.
2007-02-11 15:54:33 · answer #2 · answered by David M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I probably wouldn't. Unless you were jerk. Which you likely are. But for high school? I'd put you in if you're getting the job done. High school sports aren't for trying to groom players for the next level, they're for trying to win just in that year.
Admittedly, it's a little different in JV, because I know a lot of coaches for JV want people with raw potential- because they could move up to the Varsity level. An issue might be that you're not showing signs that you'll make it up to that level, so the new coach could be wanting to replace you with someone with an ERA of 8, but who can throw a splitter with no control.
I think if you want to be on the team with your new coach, you need to show flashes of potential that might make you seem like you could do a spot start at Varsity level if someone got hurt. When I used to play soccer, it was important to show that you MIGHT advance to the next level to stay at your current level. And that might involve developing a new pitch, such as say... a fastball. Which should be the easiest pitch, in my understanding.
2007-02-11 19:40:52 · answer #3 · answered by loki_of_valhala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way. All signs are pointing to a serious arm injury that will end your pitching career. Throwing all breaking balls is really bad for your arm. Really it shouldnt be that hard for a kid who is a JV pitcher to throw a 75 mph fastball. Let me tell you one thing. You aint going to be the heart and soul of your team, or lead your team to the State Finals, after you try to throw another whole season of curveballs and sliders. You are gonna end up seriously hurting your arm, and needing surgery. Look at the best high school pitcher in the country, Michael Main. You know what his best pitch is? A 99 mph fastball. Really just learn how to throw a fastball at least in the 70's and use your breaking balls to vary the speed.
2007-02-11 17:00:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not to be mean here, but you do need to work on that fastball. Eventually you will come up against a good hitting team that will be able to smack you around.
My advice is get to the gym and work on your legs, do it. Stronger legs will give you more support and you will be able to push off better. All the great power pitchers, Clemens, Ryan, Seaver, Kofax, had big legs. Get into the gym, and try some squats and lunges, get someone with experience to help you. If you start now, you may even notice by the time the season starts.
2007-02-11 17:09:05 · answer #5 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were your coach I think I would (I am a high school coach by the way). Bringing the heat isn't always what its all about. It appears your stats substantiate that. It seems you have great confidence (which is important), but also remember who the coach is and respect their authority. Be willing to do whatever it takes to help make the team successful. Keep working on your stuff, be confident, be a team player and I'm sure you will be handed the ball.
Good luck, have fun
2007-02-11 15:51:53 · answer #6 · answered by ferdi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Man I honestly don't know why he would put you on junior varsity with those stats. When I was in high school we actually won state championship and our pitcher's fast ball was just a little over 80 mph. He threw it very seldom because like you his junk pitches were outstanding and his best pitch might have pushed around 70 mph(12-6 curveball). Unless your attitude sucks all you can do is show how dominate you can be.
2007-02-11 19:14:46 · answer #7 · answered by Twisted 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being related to coaches you really need to work on your attitude! You are not the hope and savior of the team. Even if you are the best pitcher you should be humble about it. Make sure you are open to being coach-able and listen to what your coach says. Keep working on your fastball. But if you aren't coach-able then most coaches will have you ride the bench.
2007-02-11 15:48:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fastball is the basic pitch that every pitcher should know how to throw in America. I know in Asia they don't even throw the fastball. Every single pitch has movement there. But for the American game I agree with the coach I would send you to JV until you learned how to throw a fastball.
2007-02-11 15:48:38 · answer #9 · answered by joethemetaldude 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
With those ppitches i could say confident i would be a junior and commencing a ss for my varsity severe skewl group. good success in case you think of you're good sufficient to pitch for jv then im specific you would be high quality. how speedily do u throw?
2016-10-02 00:04:37 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋