Winter workouts

What if..

a young man is still caught somewhere in the middle? Primarily plays Outfield, but is usually 3rd or 4th in the pitching rotation. Coaches still have him going and doing what the other boys who play in the field 100% of the time are doing. When it comes to weights, I have heard that pitchers should do lots of reps with low weight. Main question though...Why do they suggest that pitchers not do the Sparq Training? Just curious. Thanks

 

workouts

I know the White Sox pitchers use this in their workouts.

http://www.vasatrainer.com/

 

Bump

 

A look back...

Saw the bump and decided to look back at where my son was to where he is today. Went on the PG site and checked out his size that was entered and velocity. He is a 2012 and the weight lifting really didn't start kicking in until the end of his freshman year. Now we are starting his Junior year and this break of NO throwing started at the end of October at the Mid-Atlantic. We both believe that down time is crucial. That's why winter camps are so tough for us to even consider.
In December the HS plans to start the winter program for pitchers where they will be looking at core and more core. Bands, medicine balls, Hurdles for stretching the hips, etc. I have heard the new Wingate coach loves the hip exercises and says it can add another 2 - 3 mph on your velocity. It is a tremendous program and he can't wait to start it up again. During this off time he does weight lifting on a daily basis with running stairs and the track on other days.
Here are the numbers that folks might find interesting. Thought I would share. I know a lot is genetics, but I also know the amount of work he puts in when nobody is watching. And he's NOT the only one doing these things.

2008 - 5' 11" - 140Lbs. - 74 mph FB
2009 - 5' 11" - 140 Lbs. - 78 mph FB
Summer of 2010 - 6' 3" - 180 Lbs. - 84 mph DB
Fall of 2010 (Fort Myers) - 6' 3" - 180 Lbs. - 91 mph
Present - 6' 4" - 190 Lbs. - TBD

Can't wait until February.

 

It's fun looking back at one's old posts and compare them to what your thoughts are now. I recall a parent while posting seem so upset with the recruiting process and now they post advice like it's a piece of cake...lol. We all grow and learn from visiting this site.

I can't wait to see 'lil Texas pitch this year

 

And to think...

In all those years, I've had the pleasure of meeting you, Stretchy, Pirates05, pick 42, Cheeze, and many more. That's what makes this community so incredible. Last but not least, I had the pleasure of frying hush puppies at the 1st TBR showacaes with Prepster. That guy is the master of everything. You'd thought he owned his own fry shack. I was just the helper. Wish I could have bent his ear some more that day! There is truly so much knowledge on this site.