At What Age Should You Throw a Sinker or Two-Seamer?

The video tutorial discusses the importance of pitch speed and its impact on movement, particularly focusing on the two-seamer and sinker pitches. It advises young players, typically around 13 or 14 years old, to focus on mastering the four-seamer before attempting more complex pitches like the two-seamer. The tutorial explains how pitch illusions can deceive hitters and emphasizes the need for young pitchers to improve their command and control to succeed at higher levels.

At what speed can a pitcher start experimenting with a two-seamer?

• 70 mph

• 65 mph

• 60 mph

• 55 mph

Why do faster pitches tend to deceive hitters more effectively?

• They are harder to see

• They are slower

• They change trajectory later

• They are always straight

How does pitch movement affect a hitter's perception?

• It causes the ball to slow down

• It makes the ball larger

• It makes the ball invisible

• It tricks the brain into expecting a fastball

What is the primary focus for young pitchers before trying complex pitches?

• Learning new pitches

• Throwing strikes consistently

• Increasing pitch speed

• Improving physical strength

What is the recommended walk rate for young pitchers to maintain?

• Less than 2 walks per 7 innings

• More than 5 walks per 7 innings

• No walks at all

• Exactly 3 walks per 7 innings