[The Guru]

I'd have to say not many if any at all.

I wonder how many people actually know the difference between an off speed pitch versus a change of speed pitch versus a true fast ball and how many TRUE fast balls are actually thrown in a game?

A good pitcher knows the difference and knows how and when to throw each one so not every batter gets the fast ball and not every reading on a gun is the fast ball.

Very true. Greg Maddox said that he could hit 90+ anytime he wanted, but that changing speeds on your fastball between 83-88 was much more effective. Which is what will help him get into the Hall!

[Mr.Kimball]

or oil and water???? lol

Hey now, we got a history going here.

[Mr.Kimball]

I'd have to say not many if any at all.

I wonder how many people actually know the difference between an off speed pitch versus a change of speed pitch versus a true fast ball and how many TRUE fast balls are actually thrown in a game?

A good pitcher knows the difference and knows how and when to throw each one so not every batter gets the fast ball and not every reading on a gun is the fast ball.

oooooh,ooooh,oooh. Call me , call me.

[Mr.Kimball]

Very true. Greg Maddox said that he could hit 90+ anytime he wanted, but that changing speeds on your fastball between 83-88 was much more effective. Which is what will help him get into the Hall!

What he meant was that when he backed off somewhat , it gave him more movement. That's what made it more effective, not the reduced velocity on it's own.

[EKY Sportster]

The kid is a great pitcher, especially for this area! You can't take that from him despite any negative comments. But I'm sure he wasn't throwing his hardest ball everytime and his is only a freshman. I know I'd take him for my team ........