Is it possible for you to throw 90 mph I am 14 years old 5'8 about 130 lbs and I throw about 60-70 mph is it possible for me to do it by 18 years old?

Answer 1

It is definitively possible. The key to throwing fast is armstrength. I tell everyone this who ask me questions about getting more speed/velocity on their throws. It's simple.

The more arm strength you have = The More Speed Your Arm throws at = More Velocity on your ball

Think of it this way, if you are building a a catapult and you want to launch something 90mph, but you can only get it up to 70mph. What are you going to do? You are going to pull the catapult string back more, thus causing it to be more cocked, and produce more whiplash. In your case, whiplash is arm strength.

At 14 years old, the average is about 70mph.. I wouldn't say any higher then that. If you continue working on your arm, you will gain extra velocity, thus getting more speed, and probably getting to 90mph at the age of 18.

Be careful not to overuse your arm. If you overuse your arm, you can kiss goodbye any dreams of being in the MLB, let alone throwing 90mph. Arm injuries are serious business, and if you ever feel any pain in your arm, do not take it likely. Unless it's just sore in your bicep or wrist - that's a good thing.

Places you don't want it to hurt are:

Elbow - You are likely throwing wrong or overusing your elbow. Either take a video and see how you are throwing, or take a break for a couple of days.

Shoulder - There are places that it is okay to hurt in your shoulder. If you feel pain in the side next to your chest, that is fine. But if you feel pain on the outer part of your shoulder, it's likely to be overuse.

Hip - If you have hip soreness from throwing, it's a dead give away you are overusing your arm. Why will it hurt in the hip? Well, when you use your arm too much, without giving it any breaks, it will find other muscles to take over the work. Thus using your hips.

Okay, here is a schedule that is likely to get you to 90mph at the age of 18. I would highly suggest doing this schedule for a month or two, then tone it down a little.

Monday - Light throw (Max 40 throws)

Tuesday - Repeat Monday

Wednesday - *Hardest day of the week right here* Throw 40 throws to a glove, just playing catch. Play long toss for 10 minutes (Getting in around 50-60+ long tosses) Then take 30 ground balls. Your arm should hurt the next day or after practice.

Thursday - Day Off

Friday - Very light throw (10 throws at the most) Go in the back yard and throw at a chair or play some fun catch with your dad

Saturday - Play long toss for 20 minutes, and take ground balls if you feel good.

Sunday - Day Off

Do that for a month, or more. The more you do that routine, the stronger your arm will become. There is no possible way to get more velocity without getting arm strength. Another good way to get arm strength is to work out. 14 years old may be a little young for weights, so until you are 15, you should probably stay with that routine I gave you.

If you do as I say above, you are highly likely to reach the 90mph mark by 18 years old. But remember, it's not going to be an easy ride getting there. You are going to have to have major endurance, and when you want to quit, you can't.