Listen "Busting Pitching Myths"
Episode Synopsis
This week on the Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at some pitching myths that have been busted, and what teams know nowadays.
(00:00) Geoff is working on a pitching project
(06:00) Velocity can be taught and developed
(16:00) JJ goes on a rant about how pitchers are throwing harder. It's not just the radar guns.
(27:30) With changeups movement matters as much as velocity separation
(34:00) Don't focus on individual pitch quality, focus on the quality of the entire arsenal.
(41:00) Extension is a thing, but it's only some times a thing.
(46:00) Learning to throw harder doesn't mean you will be wilder
(55:30) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox: Rays RHP Brody Hopkins
(59:45) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Mets 3B/1B Jacob Reimer
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(00:00) Geoff is working on a pitching project
(06:00) Velocity can be taught and developed
(16:00) JJ goes on a rant about how pitchers are throwing harder. It's not just the radar guns.
(27:30) With changeups movement matters as much as velocity separation
(34:00) Don't focus on individual pitch quality, focus on the quality of the entire arsenal.
(41:00) Extension is a thing, but it's only some times a thing.
(46:00) Learning to throw harder doesn't mean you will be wilder
(55:30) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox: Rays RHP Brody Hopkins
(59:45) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Mets 3B/1B Jacob Reimer
Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event. And use Promo Code FOUL: at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks!
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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