Since Gerrit Cole became a Yankee, he's started 14 games against the Red Sox. It's a 5.57 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 75 hits in 74.1 innings with 21 home runs allowed.
Across my own HS, College & Pro Pitching career, I've had [more than] my fair share of bad outings.
I've also spent the last 10 years coaching pitchers from HS to MLB All-Stars.
Here's what I've learned about how the best pitchers deal with bad outings.
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Casual participation in baseball is at more than 8.9 million participants, more than double since the launch of the @PlayBall initiative.
Many pitchers throw just as hard or harder at 90% effort as they do at 100%.
Brute force will limit your ceiling.
Learn how to flow through your delivery at 100% effort like you do at 90%.
Watch your velo 📈
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Wake embodied true goodness; a devoted husband, father, and teammate, beloved broadcaster, and the ultimate community leader. He gave so much to the game and all of Red Sox Nation.
Our deepest love and thoughts are with Stacy, Trevor, Brianna, and the Wakefield family.
Find ways to simulate a game rush during practice. Get creative.
Had a player throwing a bullpen, velo wasn’t where he wanted it, so I asked three softball players to come behind the mound & check out his next 3 pitches.
Wouldn’t ya know…velo problem solved.
I played D1 baseball on a team that made a regional and continues to make regionals almost every year. my head coach is still there. One thing i learned from him early is to keep our chirp game in house. Have fun, go crazy for us. Dont disrespect the opponent. Keep it with us.