what is the best repetoire of 4 pitches for the pitcher?

Answer 1

Fast Ball.

Curve Ball.

Change Up.

Slider.

Answer 2

A fastball, change of speed, and a variation to these two pitches would be a basic response. Many great pitchers use only two pitches. Clemens with his fastball and split finger, Randy Johnson with his fastball and slider, as well as many others. Mariano Rivera, Tim Wakefield and a few others are in the majors with one pitch and do very well. the challenge is to keep the hitters off balance. Wakefield actually does have a change of speed pitch, a 82 mph fastball. It's really not about the number of pitches in your repetoire that get you to the majors, it's about the ones you throw well. I don't believe any major league pitcher would use four different pitches if he couldn't throw all four well. I would also guess that more pitchers throw three or less pitches than those that throw four or more.

Answer 3

Fastball-always need 1

Change Up-throw a few fastballs and this'll fool 'em

Slider-many hitters aren't disciplined enough to lay off a good 1

Sinker-a good 1 of these will get u a grounder anytime u need it.

I saw no need 4 a curve cuz a slider can produce the same effect, and many dominiant pitchers don't throw a split, so i didn't see much need there. if u want a 5th pitch, develop a cutter, just look at Mariano Rivera.

Answer 4

Fastball(2 or 4 seam),Change-up, Sinker/Split, and COMMAND. Being able to locate is better than having a certain number of pitches. Must have a fastball and off speed or be able to throw some good junk (wakefield)

Answer 5

Fastball Changeup Curve Slider or Sinker

Answer 6

100 fast ball

mid 50's knuckle ball

high 80's slurve(slider w/ a curve)

mid 80's splitter

with these pitches not only would this pitcher be unstoppable but he would also probably end up being the strike out king

Answer 7

This is tough, because location is the key to being a good pitcher

Obviously a good fastball is usually good (two or four seam)

Then a good curve ball

Some type of off speed pitch - change , circle change, etc

An off speed fast ball with more movement - cutter, splitter, etc

Answer 8

Fastball
Breaking pitch (slider or curve)
Forkball or Change-up
Screwball
Ultimately, you are best off using the pitches that you have the most command over. You could have the nastiest looking overhand curve, but if you don't throw it around the plate, it won't fool anyone.

Answer 9

4 Seam Fastball - a must
2 Seam Fastball (cutter) - a little slower but with movement
Change-up - to complement the fastball, and vice-versa
Sinker/Splitter - for all those ground ball outs

Curves and Sliders are over rated in my opinion because its easy to make mistakes with both of them.

Answer 10

Here's the 4 pitches needed to guarantee success:

a) FIRST PITCH STRIKES
b) NO BALL FOURS
c) PITCHES RESULTING w/a DOUBLE PLAY
d) STRIKE 3