velocity and spin are just two of many factors to consider....control and placement are just a couple more....how the pitcher performs in the games is where all the numbers become meaningless...if it were just a matter of "how fast do you throw" or "what's your spin rate" why would a coach even need to see a game?...if your DD can COMPETE, and is in the conversation with speed, movement, etc. then she is much more desirable as a recruit than the pitcher with higher numbers that falters when it comes to mental toughness and winning spirit.......also, if your family and DD aren't doing the leg work to contact coaches, get the videos, being COMPETITIVE on a quality team in an established organization and all of that part of recruitment, chances are no colleges are going to be looking anyway......bottom line, at least to me, is don't get caught up in the numbers, in fact put them out of your mind so that kind of stinkin' thinkin' doesn't bleed over to your DD.....teach your kid how to get good grades, have a competitive nature and "elite" attitude and unquestioned sportsmanship....if she has that, she will be the best SHE can be, and any coach in the country will fight to have her.
