Is this normal?

#1

I am 21 years old, i used to be a decent pitcher in HS. I havent thrown a baseball in about 2.5 - 3 years. The last time i threw was at college and i was in the mid 80s with my fastball.

I have decided to give baseball one last shot before i quit lyaing for good because i miss the game too much. I am planning on trying out for some minor league teams next year, because i got too late of a jump this year.

Today is the 4th time i have thrown since years ago… I thought i was throwing pretty hard until i got the radar gun out. I was throwing 68-75 mph and only hit 76 once.

I was throwing flat ground in a tennis court, i know that will have some effect, but im sure it wouldnt be 10 mph difference.

I have never felt so disappointed in my life. Is this normal because I havent thrown forever… if so, do you think i will be able to get my speed back within a year?

Thanks for the comments

please respond :smiley:

#2

I would say it is normal. But muscle has memory. If you continue throwing, you will gain your old velocity back rapidly.

#3

youll have to work at it though

your mechs can be very good but if your not in good shape you wont reach ur full potential

good luck though

#4

just keep working

#5

Just become the knuckleballer we all know is inside you. lol

#6

After not throwing a baseball in three years, your mechanics and timing are no doubt out of whack. That will certainly reduce your velocity. But mechanics and timing should be correctable so I would expect you to be able to regain at least some of your velocity.