Scott Little

[Ring'Em Up]

Does anyone have any info on how Mr Little is coming along with his rehab? Are things still coming along as planned? I know it's gettin close to players start really working out, and was wondering what the latest word on him was.

[bad hop]

Does anyone have any info on how Mr Little is coming along with his rehab? Are things still coming along as planned? I know it's gettin close to players start really working out, and was wondering what the latest word on him was.
I talked to Scott today he is throwing three days a week. The program Dr. Kremchek has him on started with 35 throws a session the first of Dec. Scott said he was up to about 100 throws a session now. He can begin thorwing off the mound the first week of Febuary and if everything continues to go well he would be able to pitch in games the middle of April. I also know that he works out five days a week and has but on about 20 pounds. So good luck Scott.

[gotcha2]

Glad to hear things are looking good for Scott. Best of luck Scott- hope to see you on the mound this spring.

[bballjunky]

Thats really good to hear. I've heard one rumor that he wouldn't be able to pitch until District Tournament. Let's hope to see him at the start of the season and at 100%.

[strikeouts]

I got a chance to talk to scott the other day, he has indeed gottin bigger, and does workout 5days a week, along with his throwing program. He said that he feels great. I hope he keeps up the hard work.

[Torch]

Hope he gets to play some his senior year. He loves the sport

[dbcooper]

Great to hear he's getting better. He was a fun thrower to watch.

[BaseballMan]

I talked to Scott today he is throwing three days a week. The program Dr. Kremchek has him on started with 35 throws a session the first of Dec. Scott said he was up to about 100 throws a session now. He can begin thorwing off the mound the first week of Febuary and if everything continues to go well he would be able to pitch in games the middle of April. I also know that he works out five days a week and has but on about 20 pounds. So good luck Scott.

Scott has a tough mentality and will be successful. I look forward to seeing this kid on the mound at the next level. I hope for a speedy recovery so that he can be a factor for Allen Central this season.

[kdrn]

Best of luck

[OffTheHook]

I just he doesn't rush back, just for high school.

[Mr.Kimball]

I just he doesn't rush back, just for high school.

That's true. From all that I know about Tommy John surgery, there is a good 22 month full recovery period, and Scott is looking like he is trying to return to the mound in about 8 months? Not so sure of the wisdom on his part in this. Part of the reason he had had to have surgery to begin with is not taking proper care of his arm. Scott has a good enough name out there that he could still play at the next level and never pick up a baseball his senior season. I know that is not something that I am sure that he prefers to even think about, because not playing your senior season is tough. He still has a chance to help get his education paid for. Screw it up one more time from being impatient, and that could be the end of his career. I know Scott is a tough individual, but being tough has nothing to do with recovering from this type of injury. It takes time.

[bad hop]

I just he doesn't rush back, just for high school.
I understand that Scott will not be throwing more than 2-3 innings a week and that will be worked in with his rehab program. He will not even be pitching in games untill mid-april. On the good side Scott said that the doctor said that he could play most positions as soon as season starts.

[3Cat]

This kid had and hopefully has the most potentional I have seen in many years I wish him the best of luck in his rehab.

[OffTheHook]

I understand that Scott will not be throwing more than 2-3 innings a week and that will be worked in with his rehab program. He will not even be pitching in games untill mid-april. On the good side Scott said that the doctor said that he could play most positions as soon as season starts.


Well, I think I would go somewhere else (NOT down town Martin) and get a second opinion. Cause I agree with Mr. Kimball. It would be just flat out STUPID to put this kid's career in jerpody just to try and win some high school baseball games. Yes he may be tough. But, someone needs to be responsible and step up and show this kid the big picture. I would hate to be the one that rushes him back and him end up hurting himself again and end up under the mound looking for coal instead of on the mound throwing gems!

[bad hop]

Well, I think I would go somewhere else (NOT down town Martin) and get a second opinion. Cause I agree with Mr. Kimball. It would be just flat out STUPID to put this kid's career in jerpody just to try and win some high school baseball games. Yes he may be tough. But, someone needs to be responsible and step up and show this kid the big picture. I would hate to be the one that rushes him back and him end up hurting himself again and end up under the mound looking for coal instead of on the mound throwing gems!
Well i guess that players like Scott Rolan, Ryan Dempster and a few dozen more pro players should need to see a different doctor. Since Scott Little's doctor is Tim Kremchek. Kremchek is the team doctor for the Reds he also cares for many pro players. READ the post 2-3 innings a week after mid april to be worked in with his rehab. No One is saying that Scott is going out to throw 100 pitches a game. Full recovery from Tommy John surgery is usually 15-18 months, but even most pro players are pitching some in the minors after 8 or 9 months its part of rahab. I know that Scott thanks everyone for their concern and he is doing everything he can to recover from this. Also, one of the times Scott seen Kremchek, Kremchek was doing the physical on the Red's new closer which was required before the Red's gave the guy 45 million $$$$$. I believe if the Reds can trust this doctor to do a 45 million $$$$ physical you guys should be able to trust him too.

[OffTheHook]

Well i guess that players like Scott Rolan, Ryan Dempster and a few dozen more pro players should need to see a different doctor. Since Scott Little's doctor is Tim Kremchek. Kremchek is the team doctor for the Reds he also cares for many pro players. READ the post 2-3 innings a week after mid april to be worked in with his rehab. No One is saying that Scott is going out to throw 100 pitches a game. Full recovery from Tommy John surgery is usually 15-18 months, but even most pro players are pitching some in the minors after 8 or 9 months its part of rahab. I know that Scott thanks everyone for their concern and he is doing everything he can to recover from this. Also, one of the times Scott seen Kremchek, Kremchek was doing the physical on the Red's new closer which was required before the Red's gave the guy 45 million $$$$$. I believe if the Reds can trust this doctor to do a 45 million $$$$ physical you guys should be able to trust him too.


Look at the Reds pitching staff. That should tell you enough right there. lol

[bad hop]

Look at the Reds pitching staff. That should tell you enough right there. lol You mean that Scott could be as good as Aaron Harang who was second in the national league with 218 K's. I am sure that Scott will be glad to hear about your support.

[OMG]

its good to give this kid support, but dont you think your blowing him up a little bit by saying he is the top pitcher in the 15th, i can think of atleast 4 pitchers in the 57th district that are better, maybe not velocity, but much better pitchers..nothing against him i just think a reality check needs to happen sometime..

[gotcha2]

its good to give this kid support, but dont you think your blowing him up a little bit by saying he is the top pitcher in the 15th, i can think of atleast 4 pitchers in the 57th district that are better, maybe not velocity, but much better pitchers..nothing against him i just think a reality check needs to happen sometime..

Did I miss a post somewhere.? No where in this thread did I see anyone say Scott was the top pitcher in the 15th region.

[Mr.Kimball]

its good to give this kid support, but dont you think your blowing him up a little bit by saying he is the top pitcher in the 15th, i can think of atleast 4 pitchers in the 57th district that are better, maybe not velocity, but much better pitchers..nothing against him i just think a reality check needs to happen sometime..

At least 4? I cant in blue blazes figure that one out.:confused:

[Ring'Em Up]

Or green, or red or ANY color blazes. I assume its okay for OMG to name names and let us have a healthy discussion about it, as long as we dont get negative about anyone. My brain is fizzled trying to come up with 1 or 2 in the whole 15th that are stronger. Possibility of one at Paintsville is really all that comes to mind right off for me.

[OMG]

Or green, or red or ANY color blazes. I assume its okay for OMG to name names and let us have a healthy discussion about it, as long as we dont get negative about anyone. My brain is fizzled trying to come up with 1 or 2 in the whole 15th that are stronger. Possibility of one at Paintsville is really all that comes to mind right off for me.



Chandler Shepherd
Shane Grimm
Jeff Cyrus
based on what i seen a couple of times this summer Louis Michaels

[Mr.Kimball]

Chandler Shepherd
Shane Grimm
Jeff Cyrus
based on what i seen a couple of times this summer Louis Michaels
They are all great kids but I can agree with maybe only one. Heck, throw Mike Conley in the mix if that is the 4 you are going with.

[Mr.Kimball]

Chandler Shepherd
Shane Grimm
Jeff Cyrus
based on what i seen a couple of times this summer Louis Michaels If you are going with how a pitcher pitches by spotting, locating, and changing speeds , and not worry about velocity to enter this discussion, you better look no further than Dillon Stiltner from Phelps country anyways. He may be best at that to begin with.

[Mr.Kimball]

its good to give this kid support, but dont you think your blowing him up a little bit by saying he is the top pitcher in the 15th, i can think of atleast 4 pitchers in the 57th district that are better, maybe not velocity, but much better pitchers..nothing against him i just think a reality check needs to happen sometime..
Any kid that can hit 87 on the gun in the regional tournament with his arm just barely hanging on after being misused and abused for three years has to be given more credit than you are giving him. Fyffe could crank one up every now and then, but a healthy Little might have been throwing harder than Fyffe. Basicly that is all Fyffe was, just a fastball pitcher, with an average slider thrown in, here and there.

[1911]

Any kid that can hit 87 on the gun in the regional tournament with his arm just barely hanging on after being misused and abused for three years has to be given more credit than you are giving him. Fyffe could crank one up every now and then, but a healthy Little might have been throwing harder than Fyffe. Basicly that is all Fyffe was, just a fastball pitcher, with an average slider thrown in, here and there.
You can't say that all Matt Fyffe had was just a fastball. He had a very good slider and a good change-up and has the tools to do very well at the Division 1 level. I do agree Little would've been throwing very hard with a healthy arm. He could've pushed last year to be the regions best pitcher.

[BaseballMan]

Any kid that can hit 87 on the gun in the regional tournament with his arm just barely hanging on after being misused and abused for three years has to be given more credit than you are giving him. Fyffe could crank one up every now and then, but a healthy Little might have been throwing harder than Fyffe. Basicly that is all Fyffe was, just a fastball pitcher, with an average slider thrown in, here and there.

I don't think he was misused and abused the last 3 years. I may agree that he didn't start out being taken care of as good his 8th grade and part of his freshman seasons, but misused and abused is a bold statement man. If anything, the last coach seemed to take good care of Scotty - especially the last 2 seasons. He DH'd most of the season - especially after he pitched. He was limited on his pitches, and anytime Scott felt anything wrong, he came out of the game.

On the other hand, the game in which he hit 87 he was pretty fresh - had about 4-5 days rest. Then he came back the night after throwing 2 innings or about 20 pitches and still was consistently hitting in the mid 80s. This kid needs to be given a lot of credit because he has great skills. He could throw a great changeup inside or outside and spot his curveball. The best in the region, if he were healthy, would undoubtedly be Little. The only pitcher that I would argue that would be as good is Shane Grimm - so I agree with you on that stance.

[Mr.Kimball]

You can't say that all Matt Fyffe had was just a fastball. He had a very good slider and a good change-up and has the tools to do very well at the Division 1 level. I do agree Little would've been throwing very hard with a healthy arm. He could've pushed last year to be the regions best pitcher.95% fastball. Maybe average was not the correct word for the slider, but it certainly was not devastating. Maybe by 15th region standards. Didn't throw the first changeup that I can ever remember. But your right he should do well at Eastern in the future, as he is a top notch kid. There was not the first iota of a negative intent on my part.

[BaseballMan]

Scott can pitch at the next level. As for him coming back this season on the hill, if his doctor releases him, then I think Scott should take advantage of getting some live innings. Do I think he should be put into stressful situations? Do I think he should be used as the ace when he comes back? No! He should be very limited. Maybe he shouldn't even go 100% in his outings. But at least to get some good work in live games would be to his advantage. Especially to show college coaches he has healed and is on his way back. I don't think he should pitch as much for competitiveness as much as working on his mechanics and hitting his spots. Throw his limited number of pitches and then come out no matter the score of the game or the inning.

[Mr.Kimball]

I don't think he was misused and abused the last 3 years. I may agree that he didn't start out being taken care of as good his 8th grade and part of his freshman seasons, but misused and abused is a bold statement man. If anything, the last coach seemed to take good care of Scotty - especially the last 2 seasons. He DH'd most of the season - especially after he pitched. He was limited on his pitches, and anytime Scott felt anything wrong, he came out of the game.

On the other hand, the game in which he hit 87 he was pretty fresh - had about 4-5 days rest. Then he came back the night after throwing 2 innings or about 20 pitches and still was consistently hitting in the mid 80s. This kid needs to be given a lot of credit because he has great skills. He could throw a great changeup inside or outside and spot his curveball. The best in the region, if he were healthy, would undoubtedly be Little. The only pitcher that I would argue that would be as good is Shane Grimm - so I agree with you on that stance. May be bold, but I thought the way he was treated was criminal, so yeah I guess that it's bold. I certainly dont intend to argue with you on all that you said, but I thought that primarily in his soph and junior seasons that he was misused and abused so much it was painful to watch. I remember on more than one occasion that he would take the mound against teams in the latter innings when the game was on the verge of being a mercy game. The talk was always before a couple of games that I saw was that his arm was killing him and he more than likely would not be throwing. Then low and behold he was inserted in a hopeless situation. Just didn't make the first bit of sense to me. I personally thought he was asked to do a bunch of stupid things by his last coach.

And you are incorrect on the instance of when he hit 87. It was not even in AC's first regional game against Pike Central, it was the very next game the following day against Lawrence Co. He did not hit 87 the first day, but was in the low 80 to 85 range. So he was actually working on 0 days rest, not the fresh 4 or 5 days you mentioned. I remember thinking how impressive that it was that a kid that had an arm that was bothering him that bad could go out the very next day and hit that number on the gun. It was one time only that he hit that number, but still impressive in my mind, based on the circumstances. He did drop off rather quickly , but still it was an indicator of what could be with a healthy arm. He did not consistanly hit the mid eighties either, it was in the 81 to 83 MPH rangehitting 85 on occasion, and dropping into the high 70's on many occasions, which still in my opinion certainly wasn't shabby, with him having to throw with a wounded wing. I only recall one radar gun during the whole tournament.

I sincerly hope he does well this season and has a great college career.

[Mr.Kimball]

Scott can pitch at the next level. As for him coming back this season on the hill, if his doctor releases him, then I think Scott should take advantage of getting some live innings. Do I think he should be put into stressful situations? Do I think he should be used as the ace when he comes back? No! He should be very limited. Maybe he shouldn't even go 100% in his outings. But at least to get some good work in live games would be to his advantage. Especially to show college coaches he has healed and is on his way back. I don't think he should pitch as much for competitiveness as much as working on his mechanics and hitting his spots. Throw his limited number of pitches and then come out no matter the score of the game or the inning.

I agree with you 100% on this post. You offer sound logic.:Thumbs:

[OffTheHook]

Scott can pitch at the next level. As for him coming back this season on the hill, if his doctor releases him, then I think Scott should take advantage of getting some live innings. Do I think he should be put into stressful situations? Do I think he should be used as the ace when he comes back? No! He should be very limited. Maybe he shouldn't even go 100% in his outings. But at least to get some good work in live games would be to his advantage. Especially to show college coaches he has healed and is on his way back. I don't think he should pitch as much for competitiveness as much as working on his mechanics and hitting his spots. Throw his limited number of pitches and then come out no matter the score of the game or the inning.


Nice popst. When put the way you put it. I find it easier to agree. Good Luck Scott and have a speedy recovery and rehab.

[OMG]

Any kid that can hit 87 on the gun in the regional tournament with his arm just barely hanging on after being misused and abused for three years has to be given more credit than you are giving him. Fyffe could crank one up every now and then, but a healthy Little might have been throwing harder than Fyffe. Basicly that is all Fyffe was, just a fastball pitcher, with an average slider thrown in, here and there.



i agree he was all fastball, but so is little....and now thats gone, what now? because i dont care how good rehab goes, he will still not ever be at the velocity he wants was, thats just how it goes...he'll be more timid as well

[Mr.Kimball]

i agree he was all fastball, but so is little....and now thats gone, what now? because i dont care how good rehab goes, he will still not ever be at the velocity he wants was, thats just how it goes...he'll be more timid as well

Well, you are wrong, that's not how it just goes. In most cases any one that goes through Tommy John surgery usually comes back stronger than they were before they were injured. It's not so much that the surgery makes them stronger, it is the extensive rehab that they go through. Little more than likely will not be back this high school season where he once was, because it is about a 22 month full recovery process. I have even heard of cases where a pitcher will have the surgery done even if he has never had a UCL injury. Little is a tough kid. There is not the first doubt in my mind that he wont fully recover and be back just as strong or stronger. Heck , if your theory was fact , then half of the pitchers in the majors would not be still pitching. I have a good friend that had Tommy John done right out of college, was drafted by the A's in the 9th round, and made the White Sox World Series roster. He has pitched for the White Sox, the Padres, the Mets, and is now in the Reds organization.

[OMG]

Well, you are wrong, that's not how it just goes. In most cases any one that goes through Tommy John surgery usually comes back stronger than they were before they were injured. It's not so much that the surgery makes them stronger, it is the extensive rehab that they go through. Little more than likely will not be back this high school season where he once was, because it is about a 22 month full recovery process. I have even heard of cases where a pitcher will have the surgery done even if he has never had a UCL injury. Little is a tough kid. There is not the first doubt in my mind that he wont fully recover and be back just as strong or stronger. Heck , if your theory was fact , then half of the pitchers in the majors would not be still pitching. I have a good friend that had Tommy John done right out of college, was drafted by the A's in the 9th round, and made the White Sox World Series roster. He has pitched for the White Sox, the Padres, the Mets, and is now in the Reds organization.

I WISH THE KID ALL THE BEST I TRULY DO, IM JUST NOT SURE HOW GOOD THE REHAB WILL BE AND IF HE EVEN DOES IT RIGHT, THAT WILL BE VERY IMPORTANT IN HIM COMING BACK...I HOPE HE DOES COME BACK STRONG HE WILL MAKE SOME SMALL COLLEGE A VERY GOOD PITCHER ONE DAY...

WHAT WAS YOUR FRIENDS NAME?

[Ring'Em Up]

I WISH THE KID ALL THE BEST I TRULY DO, IM JUST NOT SURE HOW GOOD THE REHAB WILL BE AND IF HE EVEN DOES IT RIGHT, THAT WILL BE VERY IMPORTANT IN HIM COMING BACK...I HOPE HE DOES COME BACK STRONG HE WILL MAKE SOME SMALL COLLEGE A VERY GOOD PITCHER ONE DAY...

WHAT WAS YOUR FRIENDS NAME?

Haha, that's what I been racking my brain over, also. Hermanson was the first to come to mind, knowing he is from Ohio and threw at Kent St. I believe, but I couldn't get the teams and draft position to correspond correctly. Help us out, Kimball. And hurry, before I spend all night working on this.....

[OMG]

I WISH THE KID ALL THE BEST I TRULY DO, IM JUST NOT SURE HOW GOOD THE REHAB WILL BE AND IF HE EVEN DOES IT RIGHT, THAT WILL BE VERY IMPORTANT IN HIM COMING BACK...I HOPE HE DOES COME BACK STRONG HE WILL MAKE SOME SMALL COLLEGE A VERY GOOD PITCHER ONE DAY...

WHAT WAS YOUR FRIENDS NAME?

Haha, that's what I been racking my brain over, also. Hermanson was the first to come to mind, knowing he is from Ohio and threw at Kent St. I believe, but I couldn't get the teams and draft position right. Help us out, Kimball. And hurry, before I spend all night working on this.....


THATS DEFINETELY ONE HECK OF A JEAPORDY QUESTION IM HAVING TROUBLE WITH MYSELF...

[Mr.Kimball]

Jon Adkins.


Went to Wayne High School. Played college ball at Oklahoma State. Was drafted by the A's, then was traded to the White Sox while in Triple A. Made the big league roster when the roster was expanded to 40 teams, and then made the 25 man roster the following year and was on the World Series championship team. Was traded to the Padres the following year, and then traded to the Mets this past year spending time both in Triple A and with the big club, and signed a free agent Triple A contract with the Reds about a month ago.

Is that enough information to you all? I can find out what he had for breakfast if you like. lol

[Mr.Kimball]

I WISH THE KID ALL THE BEST I TRULY DO, IM JUST NOT SURE HOW GOOD THE REHAB WILL BE AND IF HE EVEN DOES IT RIGHT, THAT WILL BE VERY IMPORTANT IN HIM COMING BACK...I HOPE HE DOES COME BACK STRONG HE WILL MAKE SOME SMALL COLLEGE A VERY GOOD PITCHER ONE DAY...

WHAT WAS YOUR FRIENDS NAME?
Rehab is generally as good as how hard you want to work at it. There is no reason to speculate anything at all.

[OMG]

Jon Adkins.


Went to Wayne High School. Played college ball at Oklahoma State. Was drafted by the A's, then was traded to the White Sox while in Triple A. Made the big league roster when the roster was expanded to 40 teams, and then made the 25 man roster the following year and was on the World Series championship team. Was traded to the Padres the following year, and then traded to the Mets this past year spending time both in Triple A and with the big club, and signed a free agent Triple A contract with the Reds about a month ago.

Is that enough information to you all? I can find out what he had for breakfast if you like. lol


DONT GET YOUR FEELINGS HURT I WAS JUST KIDDING AROUND WITH YOU...I WAS REALLY JUST WONDERING WHO IT WAS, DONT GET MAD

[Ring'Em Up]

Man, I meant nothing of the sort about being smart or however ya took it, I was just curious as to who it was.

[bad hop]

I have seen Scott work out. If a good healthy high school pitcher would do 1/2 of the program for a couple of years he would be a great high school pitcher.

[White Lotus]

Any kid that can hit 87 on the gun in the regional tournament with his arm just barely hanging on after being misused and abused for three years has to be given more credit than you are giving him. Fyffe could crank one up every now and then, but a healthy Little might have been throwing harder than Fyffe. Basicly that is all Fyffe was, just a fastball pitcher, with an average slider thrown in, here and there.

little has 2 pitches....fastball and circle change.....fyffe had an outstanding curveball and a good slider.....scotty will not go even go D-1....u sound like a jealous parent....not to take anything away from scott he is a good player and tremendous person.....but fyffe was a better and smarter pitcher.....i do hope little gets healthy so he can play

[Mr.Kimball]

little has 2 pitches....fastball and circle change.....fyffe had an outstanding curveball and a good slider.....scotty will not go even go D-1....u sound like a jealous parent....not to take anything away from scott he is a good player and tremendous person.....but fyffe was a better and smarter pitcher.....i do hope little gets healthy so he can play

:confused:

What the heck are you ever rambling on about.

[OMG]

little has 2 pitches....fastball and circle change.....fyffe had an outstanding curveball and a good slider.....scotty will not go even go D-1....u sound like a jealous parent....not to take anything away from scott he is a good player and tremendous person.....but fyffe was a better and smarter pitcher.....i do hope little gets healthy so he can play

i agree fyffe was better, but he did not have an "outstanding" curveball, i think everyone will agree with that, but pitching with that velocity in the 15th region he is going to be very dominant...i do recall him throwing a slider and when he threw it for strikes it seemed very affective, but his curveball was no where near that...

[BaseballMan]

little has 2 pitches....fastball and circle change.....fyffe had an outstanding curveball and a good slider.....scotty will not go even go D-1....u sound like a jealous parent....not to take anything away from scott he is a good player and tremendous person.....but fyffe was a better and smarter pitcher.....i do hope little gets healthy so he can play

I don't think you know what you're talking about.

First mistake, Scott Little had a good curveball and could spot it inside and out. It's one factor that made him effective along with a good fastball and great changeup. He threw 3 pitches effectively.

Second mistake, Matt Fyffe rarely even threw a curveball, but more of a slider. He threw a hard slider that was very effective.

Fyffe was a very smart pitcher and a tremendous player, but Little is as well. Remember, this kid is just going to be a senior this year. He has much time to improve coming off the injury.

[OMG]

I don't think you know what you're talking about.

First mistake, Scott Little had a good curveball and could spot it inside and out. It's one factor that made him effective along with a good fastball and great changeup. He threw 3 pitches effectively.

Second mistake, Matt Fyffe rarely even threw a curveball, but more of a slider. He threw a hard slider that was very effective.

Fyffe was a very smart pitcher and a tremendous player, but Little is as well. Remember, this kid is just going to be a senior this year. He has much time to improve coming off the injury.

little does have a curve but his changeup is not all there yet, but like you said he has time to improve it before the end of the year...i just dont think he had 3 consistent pitches that he threw last year, it always ended back to his fastball...sometime he would have trouble locating and have to go to his curveball for strikes but i dont recall the changeup...

["INSIGHT"]

instead of comparing scott to another pitcher it would simply be best to say that he is a great kid and a good baseball player as for his potiential , it is yet to be realized as a factor in the 15th region from the mound.....

I wish scott the best of luck in his recovery process and hope to see him on the field this spring in some capacity.

[StrikeoutKing]

Scott is a great player, and an even better kid. He LOVES the game of baseball, and has a tremendous work ethic. Whether the doctor releases him or not, he will continue to work and work at getting his arm back into shape, because we all know he can pitch at the next level. He's got velocity on his fastball, we all know that. He's got a much improved slider, and an excellent change-up. Like you all said, I feel he should pitch this season (should he be cleared) to work on mechanics more than anything. Let him throw his pitches and then rest. Scott has a good head on his shoulders, and he's got good parents. I believe he is in good hands when it comes to his future AND his health. Good luck with everything, Scottie! I'll be pulling for ya!

[BaseballMan]

little does have a curve but his changeup is not all there yet, but like you said he has time to improve it before the end of the year...i just dont think he had 3 consistent pitches that he threw last year, it always ended back to his fastball...sometime he would have trouble locating and have to go to his curveball for strikes but i dont recall the changeup...

There were some days that his changeup wasn't all there. But he has thrown a very effective changeup regularly. Of course, it isn't a major league changeup yet, but I do believe he has at least a 10 mph differential from his fastball to his changeup and he has a good drop off and pretty good control. It looked to me like he threw a circle change where it breaks down and in some to RH hitters.

[BaseballMan]

Scott is a great player, and an even better kid. He LOVES the game of baseball, and has a tremendous work ethic. Whether the doctor releases him or not, he will continue to work and work at getting his arm back into shape, because we all know he can pitch at the next level. He's got velocity on his fastball, we all know that. He's got a much improved slider, and an excellent change-up. Like you all said, I feel he should pitch this season (should he be cleared) to work on mechanics more than anything. Let him throw his pitches and then rest. Scott has a good head on his shoulders, and he's got good parents. I believe he is in good hands when it comes to his future AND his health. Good luck with everything, Scottie! I'll be pulling for ya!

Couldn't agree more! :thumpsup:

[StrikeoutKing]

There were some days that his changeup wasn't all there. But he has thrown a very effective changeup regularly. Of course, it isn't a major league changeup yet, but I do believe he has at least a 10 mph differential from his fastball to his changeup and he has a good drop off and pretty good control. It looked to me like he threw a circle change where it breaks down and in some to RH hitters.
You're correct. He has a very nice circel change, and before his surgery, I believe he had been working on a slider, which was looking preety good too.

[OMG]

There were some days that his changeup wasn't all there. But he has thrown a very effective changeup regularly. Of course, it isn't a major league changeup yet, but I do believe he has at least a 10 mph differential from his fastball to his changeup and he has a good drop off and pretty good control. It looked to me like he threw a circle change where it breaks down and in some to RH hitters.

oh i see...i guess the games i seen him last season he didnt have it working....i hope he does because the biggest difference in high school and college is the changeup and learning to adjust to it....