We are a mid-level 18A Team, with 3 pitchers. #1 is pretty good except she has medical issues and she could last a whole game, or only half a game depending on how she is feeling. The problem is #2 and #3. We have allowed the catchers to call their own game (it has created some problems tracking pitches) and I am not sure if the pitchers are missing or the pitch calling is questionable, or a combination of both. In any rate, the #2 numbers after 15 Fall Games; 16.1 IP, 22 ER, 30 Hits, 9.43 ERA, .380 BAA... the #3 is even a little worse. The problem is in our area there are numerous 16/18 teams looking for pitchers, so replacing them isn't an option
#2 and #3 say they go to a pitching instructor, both don't use IR techniques. In the meantime, the HC and myself have decided to start calling pitches from the dugout to begin next Spring (mainly to track pitches), and readdress the catchers calling themselves later.
My question is during the Winter we will have once a week gym practice for 2 hours, what can I do with these pitchers, because being that ineffective is killing us as a team. I don't believe they are throwing on their own at all... they say they are tho.
#2 and #3 say they go to a pitching instructor, both don't use IR techniques. In the meantime, the HC and myself have decided to start calling pitches from the dugout to begin next Spring (mainly to track pitches), and readdress the catchers calling themselves later.
My question is during the Winter we will have once a week gym practice for 2 hours, what can I do with these pitchers, because being that ineffective is killing us as a team. I don't believe they are throwing on their own at all... they say they are tho.