Ok, ok, by “Old Man” I mean 27, so the only really old part comes in terms of baseball years.
I’m taking up baseball again after about 7 years off that were chalked up to kids, marriage and what have you.
History
Grew up LIVING baseball. “Ace” pitcher from the years when I was 11 till I was 18. Great command of the strike zone. Won multiple awards for pitching throughout, scouted by Jays, Expo’s and Mariners. Taught Soundgarden (90’s Grunge Rock Band) how to pitch. lol
Got sick of the stress and how it felt more like a job than a game. So many people expecting so much from me, so like an idiot I rebelled and quit.
Present
Last August I fractured my pitching elbow and strained my wrist badly. I need some advice on excercises to do to strengthen them. This spring I up and decide that I miss baseball and would love to try it on for size again.
Problem is that I’m outta shape, not horribly so but I’m a little above weight for my height and I haven’t had this little arm strength since I was 14. Throwing about 82mph when I was throwing 88/89 when I was 18.
I pitched in my first game last Friday coming in to relieve for 3 Innings. It went awful.
High Point Struck out 8
Low Point Walked 8
My control is allllll over the place. I need some advice on whether I should post some video of my throwing and have some feedback on my mechanics or lack there of. lol
I LOVE being on the mound. It is one of my favorite places on earth. Thanks for reading my rant. I’m also wondering if I should skip baseball this year and just get my wrist and elbow back in shape before persuing ball again so I don’t hurt myself worse. =)