At the end of the day, the pitcher is all alone out on the hill. They are master and commander of their fate, the ultimate sign of freedom. The pitcher starts all the action and when done correctly, can determine what happens next. Or at least that's the way it's drawn up beforehand, discussed in … Continue reading Pasttime – 108

With time and experience, a pitcher grasps a better understanding of what they can and can't do on the field. It's about this time that the decision shifts behind the plate. The catcher has grown as much as the pitcher. They would tell you even more so since they see a wider variety of batters … Continue reading Pasttime – 107

Regardless the affiliation the youth league your town aligned with, the arm of a young pitcher is under the care of the coach. If you're lucky, the coach is a former pitcher with some experience actually doing the damn thing. It doesn't matter how far up the chair they've gotten. It just matters that they've … Continue reading Pasttime – 106