Dratj 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 One of my guy friends that is 145 lbs soaking wet bets that he can throw a baseball farther (carry only, roll doesn't count) than me. The thing is that I'm significantly bigger and stronger than he is. I'm 205 lbs, 6 ft tall. We lift weights together, he benches 135, i bench 225, so it's not like i'm a tall chubby guy. Now obviously technique is part of it but I'm not unathletic and I can throw a ball. He thinks that because he played lots of baseball during high school (just intramural), he can out throw me based solely on his better technique. He does hit a golf ball farther than I do but that has a lot more to do with mechanics, swing plane etc. I think because of this, he thinks he can throw a baseball farther than me too. Thoughts? Also, how can I throw a baseball as far as I can? I intend to use as much of my body as possible, throwing hard of course and launching at a 45 degree angle. Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,722 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 first off, i could beat you both, easily. secondly, get a nice crow hop, reach back and let her rip. simple as that. Link to post Share on other sites
speedz99 145 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Thoughts?You're probably going to lose. Link to post Share on other sites
hank213 1,823 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 ever seen rookie of the year?like that. Link to post Share on other sites
slink 1 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Ask Long Live York in his math thread. Link to post Share on other sites
Sportsmack 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Throw your baseball onto a frozen lake, you'll win in a walk.Alternatively, throw the baseball into the nearest convenient gorge. Link to post Share on other sites
Tactical Bear 3 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Thoughts? Also, how can I throw a baseball as far as I can? I intend to use as much of my body as possible, throwing hard of course and launching at a 45 degree angle.Looks like you've got it all figured out there, killer. That relationship can really be unintuitive for some people. Link to post Share on other sites
grocery_mony 8 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Draft a Dominican Link to post Share on other sites
Dratj 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Looks like you've got it all figured out there, killer. That relationship can really be unintuitive for some people.lol. my buddy thinks there is more than that, which is prob true. Link to post Share on other sites
checkymcfold 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 index, middle fingers and thumb, more like a 35-40 degree angle than 45. fwiw, i think the other guy will probably crush you, and i'm not just saying that because i'm a 135 lb former shortstop. Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 8 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 How are you going to quantify where it lands if roll is not included? Link to post Share on other sites
chrozzo 19 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 lol. my buddy thinks there is more than that, which is prob true.yes.just like golf....but not reallybut really. Link to post Share on other sites
Dratj 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 index, middle fingers and thumb, more like a 35-40 degree angle than 45. fwiw, i think the other guy will probably crush you, and i'm not just saying that because i'm a 135 lb former shortstop. help me plsHow are you going to quantify where it lands if roll is not included?guess we'll have a guy in the infield, the ball will make a mark on the gravel where it hits. Link to post Share on other sites
slink 1 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 help me plsguess we'll have a guy in the infield, the ball will make a mark on the gravel where it hits.I did it on a football field once, pretty easy to tell where your shot lands......lol Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJon 175 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Getting a running start. Link to post Share on other sites
SlapStick 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I don't think the distance of your pitch is being ranked. Link to post Share on other sites
James D 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 How about practising, until you can thow a baseball really far?Ingenious I know. Link to post Share on other sites
qyayqi 11 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 like this. Link to post Share on other sites
Pot Odds RAC 23 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 How about practising, until you can thow a baseball really far?Ingenious I know.Pretty ceretain he's going to injure his arm by combination of throwing cold and over throwing with strength only.When does the competition take place? Link to post Share on other sites
outsider13 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 You're probably going to get crushed. Just because he's small really has no bearing on velocity. It's how you use particular muscles/angles/release point, etc. There's a few students at our one of our schools that offer a service of taking video and comparing your throwing motion to big leaguers, whether it be football or baseball. It really is amazing how many things affect velocity and accuracy. Fwiw, I weight about 145 and I can throw about 85 mph and a football about 60 yards. Link to post Share on other sites
loogie 115 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Practicing just proves that he's right. To prove that you're right, you need to just go out there and beat him with your brute strength. Link to post Share on other sites
speedz99 145 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 guess we'll have a guy in the infield, the ball will make a mark on the gravel where it hits.You guys can't throw very far.Fwiw, I weight about 145 and I can throw about 85 mph and a football about 60 yards.It's not worth much, but two thumbs up for your arm strength! Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,722 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Fwiw, I weight about 145 and I can throw about 85 mph and a football about 60 yards.fwiw, i dont believe you. Link to post Share on other sites
outsider13 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 fwiw, i dont believe you.Fwiw, I'm not looking for e-approval. Link to post Share on other sites
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