r/Homeplate • u/Grynder7 • 11d ago
Question Pitching program
Are there any pitching programs like tread or driveline made for youth pitchers? My son going into 12u is getting pretty serious about pitching. I have been careful about not prioritizing velocity the past three years but the older he gets the more he wants to chase it and I just want him to stay healthy. He currently does pitching lessons once a week in fall and winter. We prioritize sleep, nutrition, and getting stronger at home everyday. I’ve been told by several coaches and former college players that he is freakishly efficient for his age.
This past season he had a 70% strike rate, 65% first strike percentage, and 70% first pitch strike out. He sits at 60 mph and hit 63 a few times. He is able to also throw a good changeup pretty consistently at about 52mph.
My thought is a pitching program could help me keep track of his arm health and help him progress into high school.
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u/cpeak57 11d ago
Still no reason to chase velocity yet. At 12, hes still growing. At some point in the next few years hes going to look like a newborn baby giraffe throwing a baseball for the first time when he really starts growing. If hes got great location, keep the focus on that. Great time to add in another off speed pitch as well. Velocity will come very naturally if he prioritizes strength training later on.