• can throw 3 pitches any time, any count, all for strikes.
• controls running game
• ability to keep velocity throughout game
• 0-3 walks per 9 innings
• consistent rhythm, keep the game moving.

Gage Hutchinson / Florida State University / Former Student-Athlete

A perfect starting pitcher in college can be defined in 3 different words. 1.
Pitcher…. It sounds ridiculous, but being a pitcher is different than being a thrower.
Learning to control all of your pitches and outcomes in every single scenario is better
than throwing 95 and wild. Greg Maddux is a perfect example. 2. Forgetful… A pitcher
in college is not going to be perfect. If you are then you would have been drafted
already. You are going to make mistakes and if you get frustrated during a game you will
make even more mistakes. Forget about that last pitch that went 500 ft dead center and
focus on the next pitch. 3. Humble… In most cases you aren’t going to be able to strike
out every batter. Learn to pitch to contact and let your defense make plays behind you.
If you are hitting spots and controlling the game mentally you can be very successful.

Dallas Baldwin / Coker University / Former Student-Athlete

A strike thrower is a must, a guy with swing and miss stuff is a plus. A pitcher that has command of a fastball and at least one off speed pitch consistently. A pitcher that works quick and stays out of deep counts. A pitcher who truly knows his strengths and weaknesses, and pitches to his strengths. I don’t need a guy that strikes everyone out. It is actually easier to play behind a guy that has some balls put in play and keeps his defense involved rather than a guys who is having long innings even when striking guys out.

Kyle Brooks / University of North Florida / Assistant Coach

The main keys to being a dominate starting pitcher in college baseball are being able to control the strike zone and get ahead in the count. Controlling the strike zone does not mean putting every pitch in the strike zone, but rather giving every pitch a purpose, whether it be missing high to change the hitters eye level or throwing a breaking pitch that starts in the zone but does not end up in the zone for a swing and miss. Being able to get ahead in the count is the key to have long outings, it keeps the pitch count low and keeps the pitcher in control of the count which makes the batter more likely to make soft contact. Another quality that is important is having usable off-speed pitches. Dominate college pitchers throw off-speed pitches for strikes, in all counts, and with success.

Jarred Boyer / Iowa Wesleyan University / Former Student-Athlete

Competitive
Willing to adapt mid game
Command of at least 3 pitches
Command of the lower half of the strike zone
Smart

Brian Brooker / Rollins College / Former Student-Athlete

Excellent fastball command.

Ability to throw his breaking pitch for a strike and as a put away pitch.

A mentality of getting outcomes (outs or hits) in 3 pitches or less and only targeting strikeouts in key situations.

A demeanor which doesn’t change whether things are going well or poorly.

Ryan Suttenfield / North Central Missouri College / Assistant Coach