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...
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Why Purpose Pitches make Off Speed Better
The fastball at the 7 or 8 will prevent the hitter from keeping their front-side in on off-speed pitches, making it more difficult to track off speed pitches down and away. Purpose Pitches will also open up a bigger percentage...
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...