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You're talking about college ball with female athletes. The money isn't there for a deep bullpen.
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The truth about breaking pitches in college
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You're talking about college ball with female athletes. The money isn't there for a deep bullpen.
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- May 17, 2012
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I would argue that there are too few elite pitchers.
I agree, dont forget the shorter basepaths and these girls getting faster and fatster every year. Most people I hear complain there is'nt enough offense.
I think the point might not have been the real need for 8 pitchers but maybe if you have three right handed pitchers who all throw curves and screws at 65 and a 55 mph change up....you would be better served having 2 right hander and a lefty who each throw at varying speed with different pitches then when the time comes don't be afraid to throw someone who will mix things up once your #1 starts getting hit.
You raise an interesting question GD. Still....Bama softball opponents (vs. Traina etc) hit .201 and struck out 500 times (vs. 362 strikeouts for Bama) and Bama baseball opponents hit .278 while both Bama and opponents on baseball side had around 350 strikeouts each).
My gut (plus some stats) says you'll probably see more strikeouts in fastpitch (even at 43 feet) but more "cheap hits" either hard grounders going through or slap hits, both of which probably aren't hits given length of bases and strength/speed of fielders in baseball. That probably accounts for some of the avg difference
On the hitting side, as you know, the differences between the two sports is always about mechanics, strength, bat "pop" and field size.
On the pitching side, you are correct, there is that additional difference in terms of how pitchers and a pitching staff is used.
Interesting topic....
