Just what are “pitching mechanics”, anyway? I’ve always liked this definition:

Pitching mechanics are a set of movements unique to an athlete that reflect his intentions as he throws a baseball to a target. In this definition, pitching mechanics are bound to a specific individual and they reveal his preferences and desires.

Pitch+ Overview

Pitch+ is a progressive and player specific pitching development program designed by Coach Jonathan Morse for our Route 2 Blue Sox High School Tournament/ College Prospect teams. The program will begin in November 2024 after a three-month rest period for our entire RT2 High School pitching staff.

The program will be broken down by specific phases:

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  • Foundational Movements
  • Timing & Sequencing
  • Mound Preparation
    • A progressive, individualized throwing program with the goal of building up the volume, frequency and intensity of each throwing session to prepare for the stress of throwing off the mound during the next phase of Pitch+
  • (Variable) Bullpens & Live At-Bats
    • Each bullpen will be captured on our Trackman Baseball system to gain insight into the release, flight and strike-zone data, including: release speed, spin rate, 3D spin axis, release height, extension, and the vertical and horizontal movement of each pitch.
    • We will also utilize ProPlayAI, a markerless motion capture software that provides accurate and reliable data with the goal of helping each pitcher get better and stay healthy.

Remember, your pitching mechanics are the foundation from which small, individualized adjustments will be made over the course of the off-season. Our goal is NOT to clone or recreate you. Our job is to help you discover more efficient movement patterns that lead to peak performance and keep you healthy for not only the upcoming season, but for the duration of your career.