How fast does a left handed pitcher have to throw to be noticed by professional scouts?
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I am a 6'6 lefty pitcher, and I topped out at 84 in a game before my senior year of H.S. I got letters for two pro teams. I think if you are tall you can get away with throwing a little slower because you have more potential to throw hard. If the lefty is 5'10 to 6'1 or so they might have to throw high eighties to noticed. If they are 6'2 and up the might get away with throwing mid eighties or in some cases even low eighties. Also you have to do well in games. If you don't throw hard, then you have to have a lot better stats, aposed to a lefty that throws in the 90's and pretty much has terrible stats will still get looked at.-Jeff
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What is sad is that scouts judge a pitchers future potential on speed. The position in pitching, not throwing. I have seen many pitchers that can hit any spot and throw any pitch for a strike whenever they need to. The scouts just look the other way to wait to see a guy throwing hard that most likely has no control and barely any offspeed stuff. A lot of great talent is being overlooked.
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Fast enough to make his off speed stuff effective. For example if a lefty throws his fast ballat 85 m.p.h. , Then his change up at 75m.ph. and curve ball at 70-75 mph all with accuracy this couldbe enough to freeze any batter.
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I am 6' and 190 pounds I throw 84-85. I have a great change up and a good curve. I never pursued college baseball. If I increased my velocity a little more then what are my chances of trying out for pro's and making it onto a minor league club? Any suggestions on what to do if I I want to increase my velocity? Should I play college ball first. I am 21-years old and left handed
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