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About this episode
On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons talk about preparing college hitters for opposing pitchers. Some of the key concepts were velocity ranges and whether the pitcher's out-pitches create swing-and-miss within the strike zone. They discussed the validity of being "above or below hitting speed". And they also debated the value of pitches used solely to steal a strike. Roons may or may not have compared a 5-pitch college lefthander to the Loch Ness Monster. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:30 Pitching Strategies and Pet Peeves 03:24 Analyzing Pitch Distribution 04:52 Insights from Pro Pitchers 07:04 The Importance of Command and Velocity 12:27 Stealing Strikes: A Tactical Discussion 15:17 The Role of College Umpires and Hitters 17:26 Training and Development in College Baseball 19:56 Final Thoughts 27:18 Conclusion and Sign-Off D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com. SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-Apple Spotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9Dq YouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-sub See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .