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I am a 13 year old pitcher, 5 feet 3 inches, with a 63 MPH fastball and a 54 MPH changeup, and I know how to throw an okay curve but I don't use it often. I'm the shortest pitcher on my team. My parents are 6' 3'' and 5' 9''. My question is how tall am I going to be and how can I improve on my fastball velocity (my control is pretty solid).
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You are what is called a late bloomer. My son was the same way. He was 5'2" in 13U and 5'4" in 14U. A year later he's 5'11". His doctor said he should reach 6'2". I'm 6'1". His mother is 5'8". Chances are you'll become as tall as your dad.
Your velocity will increase just by growing and becoming stronger. My son gained 6mph on his fastball (74 to 80) in the last year just from growing. After you grow there are various workouts you can do to strengthen your arm. My son will be doing them this summer. Right now you don't won't to mess with open growth plates. -
The best way to do it at a young age when lifting weights should not be in the picture yet is by long toss. If you are really motivated you can run and do pushups too. Just some nice simple stuff and then like TG said when you get older probably high school or so age you can go ahead and start throwing around the iron and put on some weight.“If there was ever a man born to be a hitter it was me.” - Ted Williams
"Didn't come up here to read. Came up here to hit." - Hank AaronComment
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Look at your mother's father. You may end up like him. I am built like my mother's father. And near all of my male cousins are like theirs. You are only 13, give yourself a chance to grow. Use long toss for arm strength.See ball, hit ball.Comment
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nobody on here can tell you how tall you will be. Just b/c one guy is as tall as his mothers father really means nothing.
Keep working on your location and keep working hard. good luckComment
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My method is not science, but has proven to be pretty accurate IRL.Originally posted by hawkiirock View PostSee ball, hit ball.Comment
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