[Otters27]

My nephew just threw 42-44 mph on a radar gun. He wasn't pitching on the mound but took a crow hop to do it. My question is what is the average for kids this age. My cousin is raising him as a single mom and uses me to be his coach.

[cincinnatikid513]

need to hire an agent

[DiggityDaggityDo]

Otters, why are you radar gunning a 7 year old?

[VeggieDog]

[Otters27]

Otters, why are you radar gunning a 7 year old?

I was using it to show him the difference in throwing speed when you use your whole body as opposed to just arm

[CWD]

otto did you sign him yet

he is young you can prob talk him into triple what agents normally get

[franklee168]

35-45 should be the norm at that age group.

[dlowilly]

Otters, why are you radar gunning a 7 year old?

LMAO Great question

Diggity you come up with a BBQ sauce name yet?

[DiggityDaggityDo]

LMAO Great question

Diggity you come up with a BBQ sauce name yet?

No not yet. I am still trying to come up with a clever one. I don't want to just throw anything out there, ya know?

[jjgold]

that is real slow actually

Otter he is garbage

any real good kid 75 or so

[DiggityDaggityDo]

that is real slow actually

Otter he is garbage

Maybe is this kid pitches to Opie’s daughter she can raise her batting average.

[Chi_archie]

that is really fast for that age.

a pretty good fastball for a 11-12 year is 60-65

top little league world series types will be throwing 70-75

that's like a 100 mph fastball from that distance, a kid throwing that hard will have a decent amount of no hitters in a typical small town league.


big difference in 8-9 year old development and an 11-12

if that boy grows right, he could be in the 60-70 range in a few years

[Booya711]

that is real slow actually

Otter he is garbage

any real good kid 75 or so

Maybe is this kid pitches to Opie’s daughter she can raise her batting average.

[Otters27]

that is really fast for that age.

a pretty good fastball for a 11-12 year is 60-65

top little league world series types will be throwing 70-75

that's like a 100 mph fastball from that distance, a kid throwing that hard will have a decent amount of no hitters in a typical small town league.


big difference in 8-9 year old development and an 11-12

if that boy grows right, he could be in the 60-70 range in a few years

OK makes sense. he is still in coach pitch so never pitched. He is very wild but has a good arm

[eidolon]

No not yet. I am still trying to come up with a clever one. I don't want to just throw anything out there, ya know?

That can be the name of your sauce: "Not just throwing anything out there"

[Crusherrr]

Speed doesn't mean much if you cant locate a pitch.

[krk1030]

Speed doesn't mean much if you cant locate a pitch.

This

Granted the reason they have coach pitch is to prevent 1000 walks, but if you actually want to teach him to pitch never bring the radar gun again and just work on mechanics and throwing strikes.

[DrunkHorseplayer]

Don't let him throw anything but a fastball until about age 16.

[reigle9]

put a football in his hand, tell him to not throw it like a baseball, no tj to worry about

plus he'll get way more ass playing fb

[Slipknot26]

He should be popping 48-52mph to legitimately be looking for early scholarships , by 12 , if he's hitting 68-72 , you'll need to sign him on a contract , he will be the next Nolan Ryan .
I would advice you waking him up daily , around 5 am , get him some pitching reps in .
Also note drunkhorseplayer , he is right , these coaches are destroying kids trying to get them throwing 3-4 different pitches while not even at puberty yet , fastball and location is key for now . Every time he misses his spot , it's Sprint time , keeps him in tip top shape also .
If you need details on how to manage , oversee contracts as an agent , contact LaVar Ball , he is excellent , should be able to lead you in the right direction .

[CWD]

Otto if u have any balls u will do this like Marv Marinovich

We got your back just don't mess it up

[juicername]

They throw at least 42-44 mph. Heard someone's nephew just threw that on a radar gun.

[reigle9]

Otto if u have any balls u will do this like Marv Marinovich

We got your back just don't mess it up

nice reference

psu podcast guy just did a topic on "recruiting dads"....that's a classic name, he wasn't going to name any recent names cause he's a stand up guy, but couldn't help himself at naming ricky town's dad (who was the #1 qb and has been to about 5 schools)

[jjgold]

means nothing Otter

Some kids more mature at a very young age and never even make a HS team

Talk to me when he is 16 or so and dominating HS other than that a waste

Every parent thinks their kid is great and 96% are whore shit

Otter your a gambler man not a scout

[reigle9]

99.9 and dominating hs barely means anything

my little hick school won state cause of the #1 pitcher and #2 was good enough to hold serve, #1's arm was blew out and didnt even go to college