- Jan 8, 2019
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Was watching a MLB scouting video a couple of years ago, and found it interesting (and later obvious) that the scouts were just as interested in the pitches that the prospects were taking vs what their swing looked at. Seeing a ball an inch out of the zone and making the P throw a few more pitches in each inning gets them one more pitch closer to the mistake that they leave hanging up in the zone later.Of course, having the chance to move runners is important, especially in softball. But the flip side that scenario is swinging and getting bad contact on pitches thrown for a ball is also pretty damaging to the offense (basically why I posted the two photos that I did). Pitch recognition (ball vs strike) is VERY important, it is a very difficult skill and rewards batters via hopefully getting a better pitch in the future.