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Zack Knox
Zack Knox
129 views Asked May 06, 2009 in Baseball

I need to know how hard a 13 year old throws a baseball

Hey Ive been away from baseball for about 6 months and I need to know how hard a 13 year old throws. Plz reply ASAP!

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  • Michael Sanford
    Michael Sanford
    Answered May 06, 2009
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    We play 11-12 year old ball. I have a 11 year old that consistantly throws strikes at 58 mph. I would have to guess that 65 mph for a 13 year old would be extreamly fast.

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  • John Brasher
    John Brasher
    Answered May 06, 2009
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    I have had older 12's, younger 13's throw 73-74 mph. That's about as fast as I have seen at that age.

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  • Daniel Mchenry
    Daniel Mchenry
    Answered May 06, 2009
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    60-75mph Depending on the kid some are bigger and stronger than others.

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  • Sidd Finch
    Sidd Finch
    Answered May 06, 2009
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    Don't be caught up in speed. There are three criterias to pitching: (1) location; (2) movement (3) speed. Speed is the least important. Hit your location and get movment (12 year olds should accomplish this with a good 2 seamer). Don't over throw.

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  • Ryan Piening
    Ryan Piening
    Answered May 08, 2009
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    Like Mark said; location, movement and speed. You don't have to throw hard to pitch (aka Greg Maddux). Your job is to trick the eye of the batter by changing speeds and location. The pitcher has 7 players behind him, use them especially at that age.

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  • Robert Buss
    Robert Buss
    Answered May 14, 2009
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    Speed is not that important.

    Here are the top three, in order from most important to least important

    1. Location
    2. Location
    3. Location

    The real trick about speed is to be able to change speed and not let the batter know you are changing speed. At 13 years old a fast ball (especially if it moves a little) and a good chang-up are a fantastic combination. The secret is to be able to throw the pitches to the spot that they are most effective, which will vary from batter to batter.

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  • Coach Moore
    Coach Moore
    Answered May 24, 2009
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    the norm is between 60 & 65

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