About what percentage is mental?

[BT3100]

Having a discussion with another pitchers parent today and the mental side of pitching came up. We see some kids who soar in camps and practice but come game time they fold. I know it's not an exact number but in your opinion what percentage is physical and what percentage is mental?

 

[MNDad]

90% of the game is half mental.

 

[Phandle]

It's 100% mental and 100% physical. I don't think there is a distinct separation between mental and physical part. Physical part has to do what your mental part want to do.

 

[robertc3]

I don't know how to put a number on it (I voted 50-50), but I will say that if you don't have the mental side solid the physical side doesn't really matter all that much. Every pitcher will face some adversity in every game and if she can't deal with it that will become a problem.

 

[Hillhouse]

90% of the game is half mental.

MN, the best Yogi quote ever was when he got pizza:

Do you want that cut into 4 or 8 pieces Mr Berra?

You better do 4, I couldn't eat 8 pieces.

 

[Powerof9]

95% is mental but the 5% physical is controlled by 95 % mental. Learning to get over mistakes quickly is what separates the pitcher who excels and the ones that crumbles during the heat of the battle.

 

[djcarter1966]

I do think this changes over time:

If you are 10U and you have attended 3 or 4 lessons....it's 90% physical.
If you have been pitching for 4 years but never learned correct mechanics....it's 90% physical
If you have all the proper mechanics and can when practicing do most thing right...it's 90% mental


Deal is without having the proper mechanics you can have all the mental fortitude you want but you can't pitch faster, you can work pitches correctly and won't reach your full potential...so yeah at that point it is 100% mental to see if you can tap into the 75% of your potential that you have available to you.

But if I had to vote 100%/100%

 

[badmonkey]

Mental is more important. You'd understand if you've ever spent the weekend watching your talented DD half rear it for six games on a weekend.

 

[Vertigo]

Mostly mental. I see girls who amaze me at camps and lessons who I would assume would be mowing down the competition. However, like others have said, give them a live batter and a couple of college coaches watching and they completely fall apart. I’ve seen too many tears on the rubber.

On the other hand, I’ve seen girls I’d never expect completely dominate teams. Having a strong mental game and being able to quickly forget a bad pitch or inning will get a pitcher far in this sport.

 

[The Man In Blue]

90% of the game is half mental.

I would post that again, but ...