Where should I start?

**grismosw** · 08-13-2003, 06:33 PM

Re: Where should I start?

Lower body strength is more important for pitchers than upper body.

**MSRoble33** · 08-13-2003, 06:37 PM

Re: Where should I start?

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grismosw said:
Lower body strength is more important for pitchers than upper body.

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Is it safe to assume lower body helps throwing power for outfielders as well?

If so, can you explain to me... I seriously wanna know, I want to enter next season with a stronger throw.

**MSRoble33** · 08-13-2003, 06:37 PM

Re: Where should I start?

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
grismosw said:
Lower body strength is more important for pitchers than upper body.

<hr /></blockquote>

Is it safe to assume lower body helps throwing power for outfielders as well?

If so, can you explain to me... I seriously wanna know, I want to enter next season with a stronger throw.

**MSRoble33** · 08-13-2003, 06:37 PM

Re: Where should I start?

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
grismosw said:
Lower body strength is more important for pitchers than upper body.

<hr /></blockquote>

Is it safe to assume lower body helps throwing power for outfielders as well?

If so, can you explain to me... I seriously wanna know, I want to enter next season with a stronger throw.

**GCrusher23** · 08-13-2003, 06:40 PM

Re: Where should I start?

If any of you want to be a good pitcher, NEVER raise your leg before you bring your arms up during your delivery. For perfect mechancis, go to www.drmikemarshall.com. Marshall won the 1974 Cy Young and has 15 MLB records. Every pitcher in the major leagues throws incorrectly, so never try to copy a guy you see on television.

**GCrusher23** · 08-13-2003, 06:40 PM

Re: Where should I start?

If any of you want to be a good pitcher, NEVER raise your leg before you bring your arms up during your delivery. For perfect mechancis, go to www.drmikemarshall.com. Marshall won the 1974 Cy Young and has 15 MLB records. Every pitcher in the major leagues throws incorrectly, so never try to copy a guy you see on television.

**GCrusher23** · 08-13-2003, 06:40 PM

Re: Where should I start?

If any of you want to be a good pitcher, NEVER raise your leg before you bring your arms up during your delivery. For perfect mechancis, go to www.drmikemarshall.com. Marshall won the 1974 Cy Young and has 15 MLB records. Every pitcher in the major leagues throws incorrectly, so never try to copy a guy you see on television.

**thecomic** · 08-14-2003, 08:48 AM

Re: Where should I start?

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fully23 said:

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Ron Leflore didn't play baseball in high school or college. From what I hear, he learned to play in prison. And he ended up being a pretty damn good baseball player.

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Im sure he learned alot of things in prison serving a 5-15 year sentence.

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This is frickin' amazing!
I just mentioned Ron LeFlore in another thread (before reading this just now).
I hadn't thought of that name in years-
Twilight Zone music please.

**thecomic** · 08-14-2003, 08:48 AM

Re: Where should I start?

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
fully23 said:

<hr /></blockquote>

Ron Leflore didn't play baseball in high school or college. From what I hear, he learned to play in prison. And he ended up being a pretty damn good baseball player.

<hr /></blockquote>

Im sure he learned alot of things in prison serving a 5-15 year sentence.

<hr /></blockquote>

This is frickin' amazing!
I just mentioned Ron LeFlore in another thread (before reading this just now).
I hadn't thought of that name in years-
Twilight Zone music please.

**thecomic** · 08-14-2003, 08:48 AM

Re: Where should I start?

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
fully23 said:

<hr /></blockquote>

Ron Leflore didn't play baseball in high school or college. From what I hear, he learned to play in prison. And he ended up being a pretty damn good baseball player.

<hr /></blockquote>

Im sure he learned alot of things in prison serving a 5-15 year sentence.

<hr /></blockquote>

This is frickin' amazing!
I just mentioned Ron LeFlore in another thread (before reading this just now).
I hadn't thought of that name in years-
Twilight Zone music please.

**maverick99** · 08-14-2003, 11:30 AM

Re: Where should I start?

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If any of you want to be a good pitcher, NEVER raise your leg before you bring your arms up during your delivery

<hr /></blockquote>

I have to disagree with this statement. Some pitchers don't bring their arms up during their delivery anyway until they throw it. Certain parts of mechanics can differ from person to person. None of your power is actually generated on the rubber. The power comes from how you come out of the POWER POSISTION and through the rest of your delievry. Basically you're saying Pitchers like Mark Prior, Randy Johnson, billy Wagner, all throw INCORRECTLY?

**maverick99** · 08-14-2003, 11:30 AM

Re: Where should I start?

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
If any of you want to be a good pitcher, NEVER raise your leg before you bring your arms up during your delivery

<hr /></blockquote>

I have to disagree with this statement. Some pitchers don't bring their arms up during their delivery anyway until they throw it. Certain parts of mechanics can differ from person to person. None of your power is actually generated on the rubber. The power comes from how you come out of the POWER POSISTION and through the rest of your delievry. Basically you're saying Pitchers like Mark Prior, Randy Johnson, billy Wagner, all throw INCORRECTLY?

**maverick99** · 08-14-2003, 11:30 AM

Re: Where should I start?

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
If any of you want to be a good pitcher, NEVER raise your leg before you bring your arms up during your delivery

<hr /></blockquote>

I have to disagree with this statement. Some pitchers don't bring their arms up during their delivery anyway until they throw it. Certain parts of mechanics can differ from person to person. None of your power is actually generated on the rubber. The power comes from how you come out of the POWER POSISTION and through the rest of your delievry. Basically you're saying Pitchers like Mark Prior, Randy Johnson, billy Wagner, all throw INCORRECTLY?

**mjb2124** · 08-14-2003, 12:56 PM

Re: Where should I start?

Anyone who wants to become a pitcher, I'd suggest getting a coach. Throwing hard is no big deal. Tons of guys throw hard that never make it. It's location and having command of all your pitches that matters.

I suggest a coach because incorrectly trying to throw a curve or slider can do major damage to an arm (Kerry Wood for example).

Just remember, it's nearly impossible to make it to the big leagues and the minors aren't much fun either. You'd be amazed at the % of players that never make it. It's extremely high. My friend is in AA and said he makes less than I do and even has to pay for hotels/food etc... The minor leagues are no picnic.

As for pitching mechanics, here's my theory. If you're comfortable with it then it's fine (as long as you aren't doing damage - like throwing across your body).

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
If any of you want to be a good pitcher, NEVER raise your leg before you bring your arms up during your delivery

<hr /></blockquote>

I understand what you're saying, but many pitchers don't bring their hands up during their delivery. When I pitched I held my glove in front of my chin and kept it there as I stepped back. So maybe I'm misinterpretating your post, but I don't really agree with it since it doesn't apply to many pitchers..

**mjb2124** · 08-14-2003, 12:56 PM

Re: Where should I start?

Anyone who wants to become a pitcher, I'd suggest getting a coach. Throwing hard is no big deal. Tons of guys throw hard that never make it. It's location and having command of all your pitches that matters.

I suggest a coach because incorrectly trying to throw a curve or slider can do major damage to an arm (Kerry Wood for example).

Just remember, it's nearly impossible to make it to the big leagues and the minors aren't much fun either. You'd be amazed at the % of players that never make it. It's extremely high. My friend is in AA and said he makes less than I do and even has to pay for hotels/food etc... The minor leagues are no picnic.

As for pitching mechanics, here's my theory. If you're comfortable with it then it's fine (as long as you aren't doing damage - like throwing across your body).

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
If any of you want to be a good pitcher, NEVER raise your leg before you bring your arms up during your delivery

<hr /></blockquote>

I understand what you're saying, but many pitchers don't bring their hands up during their delivery. When I pitched I held my glove in front of my chin and kept it there as I stepped back. So maybe I'm misinterpretating your post, but I don't really agree with it since it doesn't apply to many pitchers..

Where should I start?

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