Pitching off a mound

Question

How many more mph can you gain by pitching off of a mound instead of flat ground??

Answer 1

Not that much maybe 5-10 MPH. Pitchers throw 98 miles per hour from doing that. http://baseball.com

Answer 2

5-15 mph

Answer 3

5-10 mph

Answer 4

For some it could be drastic like 10 mph, but for most it is 3-5 mph and then there are guys that do not change much at all (maybe 1 mph). Your focus should never be on flat ground throwing, it serves no purpose to pitching. Think about it. If you are going to pitch off the mound in the game, then why would you practice on anything else but a pitching mound?

The only way you are going to get better with velocity, which is what I am assuming you are trying to find the answer to, is to increase your flexibility, train explosively, and work off that mound religiously while videotaping your mechanics. Go to this link http://theprospect09.googlepages.com and take a look at the articles on there including "Pitching," "Why You Will Never Improve,"Pitching Case Study," and more.

Feel free to email me at [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Good luck!

- The Professor