Chad is wonderful person and coach … we worked with him and he was extremely friendly, positive, and encouraging … he teaches baseball and life lessons … he is great for young men who need motivation and direction. He is easy to contact and communicate with. Work with him if you can. 👍
I totally agree with this interpretation of what constitutes a quality Pitcher! One key factor that he didn't approach very well is POISE. Every pitch and everything that results from it you should act as if that what you expected to happen. If your teammates make an error... let it go. They are out there to help your team win! Also, take to heart his advice about throwing hard. Not necessarily your greatest asset, because, just like Maddux said, EVERY PITCHER WHO CAN CHANGE SPEEDS AND CHANGE LOCATION HAS THE ADVANTAGE OVER EVERY HITTER. Because EVERY BATTER IS LIMITED BY HUMAN VISION. Period. I remember playing for a NAIA collegiate team and we were playing O.U., and pitching against us was Bobby Witt. (former Major Leaguer) First time through the line up he struck out 6 of the 9, and the others hit really easy grounders for outs. So we're a little nervous, don't ya see? But our Coach wasn't... he told us to keep looking for his fastball, because every time he tried to throw a curve ball it was either 59 feet or over the catcher's head! Well, to make a long story short, about the fourth inning we started connecting with the bats, and knocked him out of the game!!! And we ended up beating O.U. that game 4 to 3. ⚾
@@mentaledgetrainingcoach9597 I wish! I have late bloomer college freshman. Never had a thought of pro for him until recently but he’s really gained a lot of strength and the conversation has come up. He is that guy you described, 6’3” 215, sits comfortably at 86-88 and can get it up to the low 90s. Very little pitching training in his career to this point but he’s quickly adapting. He has days where his command is spot on and days where’s its not. Who knows? I just tell him to listen to your college coaches, learn as much as you can and work your tail off. Your video was extremely helpful.
Ok, you have 2 pitchers. Physically and mentally they are identical. Everything about them is identical. Ones a lefty and the other a righty. Pitches move similar ie: fastball, curve and change up The lefty sits 88mph. The righty 92 mph. Who are you more likely to choose. You can only choose 1.
This is bs. All that matters is the speed on the gun. They think they can teach everything else. The greatest pitcher throwing 85 wouldn't even get a sniff.
What exactly is BS? Velo will get you noticed or on a follow list in high school but every year I’ve seen plenty of players not taken just because they throw 90. Also are you an adult or a player as I’d like to know who am speaking with. Thanks
I'm a old dude. The minors used to be full of what we'd call junk ball pitchers. Many of them made it. Since radar guns became reliable in the 80's and 90's, great pitchers who weren't gifted with velocity have never gotten a chance. I'm just saying we are missing out. Sure, scouting involves composure and a repeatable windup, but you don't even look at these things unless someone is throwing 90+. We've lost the ability to have a Fernando, a Scotty Macgregor, a Jimmy Key, or a David Wells. The game has lost something since the gun became the first and foremost unit of measure.
@@jomamackdaddy I agree. I like to see guys that can pitch more than a guy that just throws upper 90’s even though it’s pretty effective. I get it, it’s exciting and was rare to see an upper 90’s guy but they are very where now. I’ve been out of scouting since Covid started but I think we are certainly seeing less and less guys in the 87-90 range as starters. Appreciate your comments.
@mentaledgetrainingcoach9597 Appreciate any channel devoted to baseball. I just wish this beautiful game could go back to being about many ways to skin a cat. The pitchers all look the same. The hitters all have the same approach, and it's become stale. They need to move the fences back to pre 1970's distances and revive this sport. I know it ain't happening, but I can still dream. Best of luck to you and your channel.
Chad is wonderful person and coach … we worked with him and he was extremely friendly, positive, and encouraging … he teaches baseball and life lessons … he is great for young men who need motivation and direction. He is easy to contact and communicate with. Work with him if you can. 👍
thank you Chad for your channel on what you look for in pitchers when scouting
I totally agree with this interpretation of what constitutes a quality Pitcher! One key factor that he didn't approach very well is POISE. Every pitch and everything that results from it you should act as if that what you expected to happen. If your teammates make an error... let it go. They are out there to help your team win! Also, take to heart his advice about throwing hard. Not necessarily your greatest asset, because, just like Maddux said, EVERY PITCHER WHO CAN CHANGE SPEEDS AND CHANGE LOCATION HAS THE ADVANTAGE OVER EVERY HITTER. Because EVERY BATTER IS LIMITED BY HUMAN VISION. Period. I remember playing for a NAIA collegiate team and we were playing O.U., and pitching against us was Bobby Witt. (former Major Leaguer) First time through the line up he struck out 6 of the 9, and the others hit really easy grounders for outs. So we're a little nervous, don't ya see? But our Coach wasn't... he told us to keep looking for his fastball, because every time he tried to throw a curve ball it was either 59 feet or over the catcher's head! Well, to make a long story short, about the fourth inning we started connecting with the bats, and knocked him out of the game!!! And we ended up beating O.U. that game 4 to 3. ⚾
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Nice video!
A better video would be what was it about Marcus Stroman that guy him noticed and advanced.
Good stuff, very helpful.
Thanks Walt! Are you playing now?
@@mentaledgetrainingcoach9597 I wish! I have late bloomer college freshman. Never had a thought of pro for him until recently but he’s really gained a lot of strength and the conversation has come up. He is that guy you described, 6’3” 215, sits comfortably at 86-88 and can get it up to the low 90s. Very little pitching training in his career to this point but he’s quickly adapting. He has days where his command is spot on and days where’s its not. Who knows? I just tell him to listen to your college coaches, learn as much as you can and work your tail off. Your video was extremely helpful.
@@waltnakonechny4548 yep that's great advice. Any way I can help let me know. chad@mentaledge.coach
Ok, you have 2 pitchers. Physically and mentally they are identical. Everything about them is identical. Ones a lefty and the other a righty. Pitches move similar ie: fastball, curve and change up The lefty sits 88mph. The righty 92 mph. Who are you more likely to choose. You can only choose 1.
This is bs. All that matters is the speed on the gun. They think they can teach everything else. The greatest pitcher throwing 85 wouldn't even get a sniff.
What exactly is BS? Velo will get you noticed or on a follow list in high school but every year I’ve seen plenty of players not taken just because they throw 90. Also are you an adult or a player as I’d like to know who am speaking with. Thanks
I'm a old dude. The minors used to be full of what we'd call junk ball pitchers. Many of them made it. Since radar guns became reliable in the 80's and 90's, great pitchers who weren't gifted with velocity have never gotten a chance. I'm just saying we are missing out. Sure, scouting involves composure and a repeatable windup, but you don't even look at these things unless someone is throwing 90+. We've lost the ability to have a Fernando, a Scotty Macgregor, a Jimmy Key, or a David Wells. The game has lost something since the gun became the first and foremost unit of measure.
@@jomamackdaddy I agree. I like to see guys that can pitch more than a guy that just throws upper 90’s even though it’s pretty effective. I get it, it’s exciting and was rare to see an upper 90’s guy but they are very where now. I’ve been out of scouting since Covid started but I think we are certainly seeing less and less guys in the 87-90 range as starters. Appreciate your comments.
@mentaledgetrainingcoach9597 Appreciate any channel devoted to baseball. I just wish this beautiful game could go back to being about many ways to skin a cat. The pitchers all look the same. The hitters all have the same approach, and it's become stale. They need to move the fences back to pre 1970's distances and revive this sport. I know it ain't happening, but I can still dream. Best of luck to you and your channel.