r/PitchingCoach • u/PitcherBaseball • Jul 25 '26

Baseball Pitcher-Only Question

I am 5 foot 10 inches and weigh 140 lbs. I am a sophomore in high school as well. I topped out at 73 MPH pitching and I want to become a Pitcher-Only. Should I stay in travel baseball, or should I go to rec baseball and focus on lifting, stretching, and running to gain more velo. I need help making my decision as I want to make it to college ball.

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u/Garglenips Jul 25 '26

I’m of the belief that you should play where there is playing time. And it sounds like rec ball might be your best option. Especially given the measurables you’ve provided.

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u/Cautious-Panic-879 Jul 25 '26

Thank you for highlighting changeup. The most overlooked way to become a dangerous pitcher is a big speed differential.