In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast you will learn:
My overall philosophy shift with using my pitching staff
The main two reasons to pull a pitcher from a game
Why your pitchers being on a pitch count can actually make them pitch deeper into games
Three things to look for as signs of your pitcher fatiguing.
How knowing your individual pitchers can help keep them healthy, and can help your team win more games.
Resources of the show
Check out our pitcher usage worksheet here. This worksheet is great for programs and organizations to teach all of their coaches how to manage pitchers to minimize health risks.
Cornerstone has published a variety of pieces on helping maintain pitcher health...
The coach's role in helping prevent Tommy John surgery.
Part two of this blog post/podcast, post pitching recovery.
Pre-Game Pitcher Routine - This routine will prepare your pitcher's body body for the game and help minimize their recovery time after the game.
Two way players podcast - How to properly handle two way players so their arms stay healthy and strong.