- Apr 8, 2013
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I see tryouts posts all the team from 10U teams looking for a 55 MPH+ pitcher. And I clock pitchers during games all the time, have yet to clock a 10U pitcher breaking 50 regularly. I have clocked a good number in the high 40s. I figure let them chase the dream if it makes them happy.
There were about 8-10 girls this past year that could hit 50+ for a strike consistently during games played in tournaments around the ATL/SE area, but only one I saw consistently hit 55+ multiple times for strikes. Sure, there were also a few that could hit 50+ but maybe a pitch or two that was 4 feet over the catchers head.
You're not going to find a 55+ 10u pitcher posting an ad. Those 1-2 in the entire southeast are already spoken for and not going to go to a tryout. And the ones hitting 50 that can throw strikes are probably all locked down as well. Only way those pitchers change teams is a fallout with their team or if they are playing B and have grown and want to play A for the challenge.