Could a 6oz baseball really be the future of MLB? @kyleboddy was recently asked this on MLB Network. Let's examine how this could impact @MLB

Fellow long hair enthusiasts Tatsuya Imai and Kona Takahashi are both being posted by the Seibu Lions to MLB this winter.

Trevor Rogers wasting no time this offseason getting into the lab 💪

Still not fast @JosiahObannon

First, let's understand what we're looking at. Out of nearly 900 pitchers who throw north of 85 MPH. The average body weight is 195 lbs. This puts Alex in the 99th percentile for body weight to velocity ratio.

16 Years Old 144 Lbs 87.8 MPH off the mound. Extremely impressive stuff from high schooler Alex Heath. @DrivelineBB

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Blake Smith showing off some easy velocity in his latest Intended Zones session

Not all Sinkers are alike, know your archetype.

Not all Four-Seam Fastballs are alike: Your FF shape can be predictive of pitches that are advantageous for your arsenal.

Yes, now all you pitchers out there just make sure to find the most repeatable mechanics possible, because that’s the key to throwing strikes. This is one of the most impressive throws I’ve seen.

A 90 MPH Fastball at 155 lbs is going to require an elite set of mechanics. What stands out to you in this delivery?

If you want to know where you stand in your career:

There are obviously plenty of 13 year olds with good mechanics that don't throw nearly as hard. His physical qualities are significantly above average too. CMJ Height: 36.5 cm (avg 13-year-old: 26.2 cm) Peak Power: 4,085 watts (avg 13-year-old: 2,400 watts)

He also has elite arm speeds Max Shoulder Internal Rotational Velocity: 5,800 deg/s That's 99th percentile across all athletes in our database

First, he has exceptional throwing mechanics. He moves exceptionally fast down the mound and supplements it with above average rotational velocities

At @drivelinebase, we've assessed tons of youth athletes through our Academy program. The average 13-year-old fastball velocity in our database? Just 64.9 mph. So what makes this kid throw 18 mph harder than his peers? 🧵

How did this 13 year old throw 83 MPH?

Quite possibly the most unique pitch I've seen. Knuckleball grip with downward action. At times, up to -20 inches of vertical break from Seattle U pitcher Blake Smith.

Blessed to announce my commitment to Whitworth University to continue my academic & athletic journey in Fall 2026! Grateful to God, my family, coaches, Driveline trainers & Whitworth staff for this opportunity. #GoBucs #WhitworthBaseball

Cole Aney of @chabotbaseball was up to 91.5 mph in his latest Mocap Assessment. A 3 mph jump after just 8 weeks from his initial assessment. Very excited for what is to come in the spring.