2007-03-25 13:22:34 · 15 answers · asked by TonyBjac 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Im in the same way as u right now low 70's, remember location will always outduel speed work on getting a good curve ball and a hcangeup to go away from your fastball. Work on fundamentals with your coach and/or father. Work on grips with a ball or a stress ball at the house. Practice lifting your leg up and down in a straight fashion. Make sure when you pitch you dont sway to one side or another. the things will up your MPH and make you a mechanically better pitcher.
2007-03-25 13:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about your speed at this time. The average is probably somewhere in the 70's though. Seriously, I am 16 right now and can no longer throw a baseball. I used be a pitcher like you, and just pushed myself to far and now my shoulder is paying the price. I actually still throw a baseball it is just very painful. The best advice I could give is to just develop at your pace. Make sure your mechanics are good and you won't have to worry about speed. Also stay away from curveballs and sliders. Trust me, that is def. the reason why I hurt my shoulder. If you want to mix in some different pitches use a change-up and if your hands are big enough try a splitter. Those pitches don't put any extra stress on your arm. So just don't push it and you will do fine. Good luck.
2007-03-25 20:57:46 · answer #2 · answered by mattjetfan80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 70ish. It depends on what kind of a pitcher you are. If you're a fastball pitcher the faster the better. If you're a junk pitcher then a variety of pitches is just as good. I play with a 15-year-old who throws 86, but he isn't the greatest thrower on the team. It is all about control.
2007-03-25 20:50:51 · answer #3 · answered by Jerry L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really doesn't matter unless you can throw strikes. Make sure you can hit your spots and keep the batter off balance with a good change up. The speed will either come or it won't but if you can locate well and throw all pitches for strikes you can be very successful. Greg Maddox is a great example of that.
2007-03-25 21:04:22 · answer #4 · answered by shominyyuspa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
70
2007-03-25 21:24:57 · answer #5 · answered by espn79 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
60 TO 70
2007-03-25 21:27:57 · answer #6 · answered by Vishnu P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I wouldn't worry too much about the speed of my fastball. Control is the key. If you do exactly what your coaches tell you the speed will come. Just remember if you can't put the pitch where you want it, it doesn't matter how fast you throw. You won't last very long.
2007-03-25 20:55:52 · answer #7 · answered by Yankee Dude 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't worry about that, because like the other dude said over throwing could lead to problems down the road, because when your arm gets messed up, you can't go to the store and buy another. But I would say around 60.
2007-03-25 20:37:18 · answer #8 · answered by XXXJacobXXX 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High Schoolers should be pitching in the 70s high 60s.
2007-03-25 20:25:30 · answer #9 · answered by Jake 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're still developing, so don't get hung up on statistics. Work on perfecting your fundamentals. That way, the stronger you grow is the more you'll be able to increase your velocity.
Overthrowing at your age could lead to problems down the road.
2007-03-25 20:30:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋