Baseball Quote by Gabe Kapler
“Tall pitchers create leverage and angle, often inducing more groundballs and sometimes swings and misses.”
About This Quote
Source Baseball Coaching Manual, 2019
Elevated pitchers create angles that increase groundballs and missed swings.
In simple terms: Pitchers use height for advantage.
Utilize leverage in pitching.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- pitching drills
- game planning
- player development
- scouting reports
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance height with control?
- What batter types benefit most?
Higher pitches can be more hittable if not controlled.