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Who are the staes best pitchers this year?

Discussion in 'Softball Forum' started by kanwj, Mar 24, 2011.

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  1. Mar 26, 2011 at 10:33 AM #21
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    That's the difference between a pitcher and a thrower. Love to see the K's but........when a kid learns they have to be smart and control how and where the ball is hit....they advance their level of play.
     
  2. Mar 26, 2011 at 12:22 PM #22
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    Caitlyn Kurtz is having a good year for Marvin Ridge.
     
  3. Mar 26, 2011 at 12:29 PM #23
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    Agreed. She has looked good this year.
     
  4. Mar 26, 2011 at 2:46 PM #24
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    Agree with that! Jordan Garrett is one of the best we've seen! Glad she's 3A!

    Also agree that Erica Nunn, Holly Springs, is one of the best!

    Lexi Betancourt, West Johnston, is definitely one of the best!
     
  5. Mar 26, 2011 at 10:36 PM #25
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    Sort of true but . . .

    . . . . but there's no substitute for the strikeout. If a pitcher really wants to advance their level learn how to make batters miss. I watched ECU's Toni Paisley K 16 today. Her team won 1-0. Contact pitchers don't win 1-0 games against good competition. Too many bad things can happen when the ball gets hit.
     
  6. Mar 27, 2011 at 8:37 AM #26
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    A very good point!
     
  7. Mar 27, 2011 at 8:54 AM #27
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    Agreed 100%......but the reality is if you're looking for double digit k's in every start you eliminate 95% of the kids who are at the position. In order to find success they can resort to other strategies. The batters faced become more skilled as the level of play goes up. Sad to say but I had the opportunity to see 20 k's in a game go to the losing pitcher.

    Contrary to popular belief, it is a team sport.
     
  8. Mar 27, 2011 at 6:44 PM #28
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    I agree

    She is a beast no doubt about it
     
  9. Mar 27, 2011 at 9:27 PM #29
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    How Many

    What percentage of the pitchers are Strike Out pitchers in HS and at the College level? To be a SO pitcher, how many K's do they need to average a game?
    The most successful team I ever coached, our #1 pitcher could occasionally hit 60 but she got a lot of ground balls and our defense got outs. She gave up less than one walk a game so our fielders were always ready. I will agree it is great to have the ability to get a K in critical situations but if I am a coach, I do not want my team depending on their pitcher to strike out every batter cause it is not going to happen. Pitchers that average a K an inning are the exception and not the rule.
     
  10. Mar 27, 2011 at 10:43 PM #30
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    VERY WELL PUT !!!!! :xyxthumbs::xyxthumbs::xyxthumbs:
     
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