I've been thinking a lot about the upcoming season (HS) and the pitchers are capable of. The current pitching staff is sort-of new to the team. I've been thinking (not that it's my decision) that it would be good to spend a couple hours with them and have them throw X number of different pitches, fastball location assessment, etc, to see where they stand. How accurate are they at hitting a spot with the FB? How often does the curve work? The drop? Does the change-up work? What's the speed vs the fastball? At what percentage are they hitting the zone when tested on it? Do the percentages and successes change significantly with a batter in the box? Which direction does she typically miss when she misses?
Then take all this kind of data and come up with AT LEAST some basic rules or absolutes.
Do you all have these assessments before the season? If so, how do you go about it? It's been quite a few years since our program has been in a position to have multiple pitchers with enough ability to even consider these kinds of questions. I would love to be able to take advantage of it, and more importantly, learn what they CAN'T do so we can avoid attempting it.
Then take all this kind of data and come up with AT LEAST some basic rules or absolutes.
Do you all have these assessments before the season? If so, how do you go about it? It's been quite a few years since our program has been in a position to have multiple pitchers with enough ability to even consider these kinds of questions. I would love to be able to take advantage of it, and more importantly, learn what they CAN'T do so we can avoid attempting it.