Switch Pitching 101

Tip for young pitchers: You can learn a lot about how to pitch by catching bullpen sessions or catching a game. Catching helps you learn the strike zone and how umpires call balls and strikes. Catching gives you a perspective on the movement of different pitches and the strategy for calling a game. Make sure to talk to the pitchers about their grips and approach to pitching to batters. Have fun catching. For tips on catching, follow Jerry Weinstein @ JWonCATCHING

Henry "H" Knight is having fun as a switch pitcher for Franklin High School Henry Knight pitching for the Quakers 2014 baseball season  I n 2014, ambidextrous baseball player Henry Knight  was a starting infielder and a relief pitcher for the Columbia City Reds 16U team – in the Mickey Mantle league. He led the team in hitting and on-base-percentage, using a wood bat. The Reds placed 3rd in the state tournament. Knight also plays summer ball with the BBB 18U team of the American Legion League in the Seattle area. As an infielder and leadoff hitter, he helped the BBB team win their first tournament over the NW Timberjacks. As a junior, Knight switch pitched in several games for Franklin HS - with no earned runs - chalking up a 0.00 ERA with a 12:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio . If the offseason, Knight trains at Driveline Baseball  in Puyallup and  the K Center  in Seattle. 2013 baseball season  I n 2013, Henry Knight  was the starti...

Born: February 26, 1992 Hometown: Mayfield, N.Y . High School: Mayfield Central School, Class of 2010 Positions:  Ambidextrous Pitcher, Catcher Gloves: left-handed and right-handed gloves College:  University at Albany (D-I level) Positions:  C/INF/OF Height:   6-1   Weight:   190 Bats: Left  Throws: Right (in college) Albany, NY - FOX23 Local Sports -- Ambidextrous Pitcher D.J. Hoagboon In 2010, D.J. Hoagboon was the #1 and #2 pitcher for Mayfield High School. #1 from the right-side and #2 from the left. As a switch pitcher, his velocity is about the same from either side, but he has better control right-handed. The coaches say that he is a very good catcher and now plays outfield, first base, and catcher in college. Mayfield High School: Four-year letterwinner at Mayfield... Two-time team captain...Was named Under Armour Pre-Season All-American... Named WAC MVP... Batted .532 as a senior and compile...