It's always part of pitchers job to control the running game. This includes a number of different skills such as: Knowing runners speed Having a good pick off move Disrupting runners rhythm by changing set times Being quick to the...
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Pitcher, Catcher, Coach Communication
What is the best way to communicate a game plan? Before every series in Major League Baseball there is a meeting between all the pitchers, catchers and pitching coaches. Usually some position players sneak in if they have played previously...
Command Off Speed Pitches in the Go Zone
Commanding off speed pitches in the Go Zone behind in the count will expand the number of pitches a hitter has to protect against. Hitters don't know what to expect when you are throwing two or three pitches in the...
When to throw the Purpose Pitch
Generally the best times to hit a Purpose Zone are when you are ahead in the count 0-1, 0-2 and 1-2. Getting ahead will give you the option of throwing a ball in a Purpose Zone to set up an...
Benefits of a Ground Ball
There are many advantages to getting a ground ball over a fly ball or even a strikeout. There are very few ground ball extra base hits and no ground ball home runs. The wind blowing out plays little to no...