RTTS Pitcher repertoire of pitches

[lizardking89]

So I started my RTTS pitcher with 4SFB, Change, and Curveball standard 3 pitch repertoire. I'm trying to build a strike out pitcher, could I get some suggestions what to choose for my other 2 pitches?

I'm maxing out control on those 3 before I get the last 2 and I'm indecisive as to which way to go. I was thinking about sinker and slider or maybe slider and another curve. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

[orion523]

Re: RTTS Pitcher repertoire of pitches

If going for a power strikeout pitcher, I would have went slider over curve. Going forward I'd add either a cutter or a split, plus the slider. I'd primarily mix your FB combo(4 Seam and split) with the slider, using the change maybe 10% of the time to keep the hitter from sitting dead red

[Ghost Of The Year]

Re: RTTS Pitcher repertoire of pitches

4seamer
cutter
sinker
slider
12-6 curve

I like using the 12-6 for it's original intent as a breaking pitch & then let it function also in a dual role as a change-up.

[lizardking89]

Re: RTTS Pitcher repertoire of pitches

Thanks guys

[Arrowhead21]

Re: RTTS Pitcher repertoire of pitches

I have a power arm starter who is now age 32. Velocity and Break are at about 90 with 80 control.

Started out with 4SFB, 2SFB and SL but quickly added a Circle Change to provide a bit more deception. The fifth pitch I added is a standard Curve as opposed to the 12-6. No need to add a cutter because my SL is thrown so hard lol.

[lizardking89]

Re: RTTS Pitcher repertoire of pitches

If going for a power strikeout pitcher, I would have went slider over curve. Going forward I'd add either a cutter or a split, plus the slider. I'd primarily mix your FB combo(4 Seam and split) with the slider, using the change maybe 10% of the time to keep the hitter from sitting dead red

Last pitcher I made had slider and cutter. The reason why I went with curve was just for a change and to try something new. I haven't tried splitter before I'll be sure to give that a shot

[ktd1976]

Re: RTTS Pitcher repertoire of pitches

In my opinion, you don't need a slider and a curve both. Stick with the curve as your breaking pitch.

I would go with a second fastball, one with movement, but thrown at a slightly slower speed than the 4 seam fastball. Think either a two seam FB, or a cutter.

A second fastball at a slower speed can keep hitters off balance. And the movement can allow you to aim it slightly off the plate, and have it tail back in (or cut over) the plate, getting some called third strikes.

Then for the 5th pitch, I would go with a splitter. When you can control it, it can be a total wipe out pitch.

[tjhamstar]

Re: RTTS Pitcher repertoire of pitches

I like the 4 seam, Circle change and slurve setup. Trying to think of what a good 4th pitch would be to compliment, maybe a splitter. I've had pretty good results with the 3 pitches I have for now, even after a few games in the big leagues after my initial call up

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[lizardking89]

Re: RTTS Pitcher repertoire of pitches

In my opinion, you don't need a slider and a curve both. Stick with the curve as your breaking pitch.

I would go with a second fastball, one with movement, but thrown at a slightly slower speed than the 4 seam fastball. Think either a two seam FB, or a cutter.

A second fastball at a slower speed can keep hitters off balance. And the movement can allow you to aim it slightly off the plate, and have it tail back in (or cut over) the plate, getting some called third strikes.

Then for the 5th pitch, I would go with a splitter. When you can control it, it can be a total wipe out pitch.

I'm definately going with splitter now. I was thinking of Sinker also but isnt that more of a set up or ground ball pitch rather than a strike out pitch?

[lizardking89]

Re: RTTS Pitcher repertoire of pitches

I like the 4 seam, Circle change and slurve setup. Trying to think of what a good 4th pitch would be to compliment, maybe a splitter. I've had pretty good results with the 3 pitches I have for now, even after a few games in the big leagues after my initial call up

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Same here I've been called up too and just been mainly maxing out the 3 pitches I have.

[aarondmsu]

Re: RTTS Pitcher repertoire of pitches

In my opinion, a high-velocity slider is better than a cutter and there is no reason to have them both. Also, if you have a high-velocity slider, it's good to be able to mix in a slower moving curve ball. For me, the best repertoire is:


4 seamer
2 seamer or sinker
Circle change or straight change
Slider
Curve

[HypoLuxa13]

Re: RTTS Pitcher repertoire of pitches

For strikeout pitcher, I usually start with 4FB, Slider or slurve, change-up. Add in a 2 seamer or sinker as a 4th pitch, and eventually a 12-6 curve as 5th pitch just to break out a few times a game to surprise hitters. I find this combo gets a good variety of breaks (arm side, down, glove side), and a good variety of speeds.

[aarondmsu]

Re: RTTS Pitcher repertoire of pitches

I'm definately going with splitter now. I was thinking of Sinker also but isnt that more of a set up or ground ball pitch rather than a strike out pitch?

Depends. Typically, that is the case. But a 2-seamer or a sinker with a lot of late movement can be an effective strikeout pitch (see Greg Maddux vs. Lefties).

[lizardking89]

Re: RTTS Pitcher repertoire of pitches

Thanks for all the input guys much appreciated

[lizardking89]

Re: RTTS Pitcher repertoire of pitches

Have a couple of more questions if someone could help me.

I know putting points into a CH's velocity slows it down but does this work for Curveballs as well and what other pitches work this way?

Is it important to put alot of movement into CH?