How Owen Gained 7 MPH in Under a Month

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When Owen, a 15-year-old pitcher, first came to train with us, he topped out at 74 miles per hour. He had plenty of determination, but his delivery was full of inefficiencies that limited his velocity, mechanics, and ability to stay healthy. From the start, we knew there were a few glaring problems we could fix quickly to give him both immediate progress and a long-term foundation.

Identifying the Root Problem

The most important adjustment centered around Owen’s pelvic plane of rotation. To put it simply, he rotated his pelvis upward instead of keeping it on a strong, efficient plane. This caused him to peak his velocities while airborne, rather than transferring energy into the ground and up through his delivery.

Because of this flaw, Owen:

• Fell hard onto his front leg with poor ground contact time.

• Opened his torso extremely early, losing stored rotational energy.

• Struggled to decelerate through his motion, wasting energy instead of converting it into velocity.

These issues weren’t just costing him velocity—they were keeping him from ever feeling smooth, athletic, and in control on the mound.

Building a New Pattern

We helped Owen visualize the problem the same way I’m describing it now. To change it, we introduced specific cues, feels, and constraint-based drills designed to rewire how his lower half moved.

At first, Owen tried to overstride to “solve” the problem, which created a different set of issues. Overstriding pushed too much energy forward, which meant he wasn’t staying connected with his lower body. Our job became helping him find the right lower-half movement—one that allowed him to rotate powerfully without sacrificing posture or timing.

This stage required patience. I told Owen that before chasing anything else, we had to make this new pattern automatic. Only then could we layer on additional refinements.

Early Breakthroughs

The results came faster than either of us expected. Even while throwing at just 75–80% effort, Owen was already setting personal records. His body was moving more efficiently, and the velocity showed up naturally without him forcing it.

That was the moment I knew his first velocity day would be special. The goal became consistency—getting his new pattern so ingrained that he could trust it under pressure.

The PR Moment

Sure enough, when Owen stepped onto the mound for his first velocity day, the radar gun told the story: 81 miles per hour. A 7-mph jump in under one month. The look on his face—pure excitement, capped with a fist pump—said it all.

What’s Next

Progress like this isn’t an endpoint, it’s a beginning. After pushing his body to a new level, Owen now gets a short deload period to recover and adapt. Once fresh, he’ll be ready to attack the next phase—building on this foundation and pushing toward the mid-80s.

At 15 years old, Owen is ahead of so many players because he has started his journey of getting better.

Most wait for too long… Until it’s too late.

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