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Don’t Waste Your First 20 Throws
For a lot of pitchers, the first few minutes of catch play are treated as exactly that, the first few minutes. Grab a ball, find a partner, make a few throws to get the arm loose and start backing up until the “real” throwing begins. I think we’re missing a huge development opportunity when we…
Fundamentals Are the Foundation of Player Development
Young baseball players have access to more information than ever before. A 15-year-old can walk into a facility and know his exit velocity, launch angle, spin rate, vertical break, bat speed and throwing velocity before he knows how to properly execute a rundown. He can work with a hitting instructor to create better launch conditions.…
The Velocity Chase Has a Command Problem
Velocity has changed baseball for the better. Pitchers are throwing harder than ever before, and that’s not a bad thing. Training methods have improved, strength and conditioning programs have evolved, and information is more accessible than at any point in the history of the game. Over the last two decades, average MLB fastball velocity has…
You’re Not Missing the Zone—You’re Missing the Process
If you’re struggling to command the zone and feel lost on what to adjust, it’s probably because you’re too focused on the result. Throwing strikes, not missing, not walking the next guy—you’re locked in on what you want to happen instead of what actually produces it. And that’s where things start to spiral. Command isn’t…
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I’m Noah Winslow, a former pitcher at the University of Lynchburg (2017-2020) and currently a high school pitching coach in Columbia, MO. Over the course of my playing career, I had the privilege of learning from coaches, teammates, and peers who’ve played at every level, including professionally. My passion for baseball runs deep, and I’m eager to share my insights and experiences—whether it’s exploring the mental side of the game, diving into data analysis, breaking down mechanics or any other aspects of the sport.
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