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What Happens During a Pitching Evaluation?

A pitching evaluation collects relevant history, physical and performance measures, and throwing information to identify priorities and recommend a practical next step.

Published 2026-10-16 · Updated 2026-10-16

The best evaluation is not the one with the most tests. It is the one that collects enough useful information to make a better training decision.

Conversation and Training History

The coach asks about goals, baseball level, position, schedule, recent workload, training history, and current concerns. This context determines which measurements are useful.

Physical and Performance Measures

Relevant tests may include shoulder range of motion and strength, grip strength, jumps, medicine-ball throws, and movement screening. These measures describe performance qualities; they do not provide a medical diagnosis.

Throwing Observation and Data

A coach may observe catch play or pitching and use video or TrackMan when appropriate. Not every introductory evaluation includes a full bullpen or technology session.

Recommendations

The athlete should leave knowing the main priorities, what program structure may fit, and what information still needs to be collected. A comprehensive paid evaluation may go deeper than a free introductory session.

Sources and further reading

  1. The Clinician's Guide to Baseball Pitching Biomechanics

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