The concept of pitch sequencing is a fascinating one.
What to throw in a specific situation, or how to attack hitters is one of the most important aspects in the science of pitching.
What should hurlers throw after a high fastball, and where should they throw it? What to do after a low curveball? Well, it will always depend on a myriad of factors: how the batter reacted to specific pitch types, what is the count, the defensive alignment, how many outs are there, the pitcher’s own repertoire, and so on.
This strategic part of the game is often called pitch sequencing.
With the help of former minor league pitching coach and owner of PRP Baseball Greg Vogt, Cleveland Guardians left-hander Tim Herrin is working on his sequencing.
Sequencing work with @TimmyHerrin.#ProPRP pic.twitter.com/PpX6SbQb0c
— Coach Vogt (@GVogt31) January 17, 2025
They are most likely fine-tuning the strategic approach in certain counts and situations while the pitcher throws a bullpen.
You can watch the two pitches he throws and it’s close to live game speed already.
It makes sense since Herrin has been working for a while now.
The lefty, who enjoyed a breakout 2024 in Cleveland, posted a 1.92 ERA in 65.2 innings last year, adding 68 punchouts.
His stuff is very interesting in the sense that it features two breaking balls; a curveball and a slider, as the most frequently thrown pitches.
The ‘hard stuff’, his four-seamer and sinker, are third and fourth in his repertoire.
Understanding how each pitch works and how they can feed off the previous one is often what separates the good from the greats.
Herrin, who has never been afraid of working on his arm and his overall game, looks primed for another dominant season in the Guardians bullpen.
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