Pitching Coaches

curt · 05-31-2026, 07:14 PM

If I hire an outstanding pitching coach, will I see an improvement with my pitchers

Pelican · 06-01-2026, 09:13 AM

At the major league level, I have not seen much (if any) change in pitcher ratings. However, a good major league pitching coach may be able to handle pitchers' roles and usage better?

Others have suggested that a good pitching coach would be more useful in the minor leagues, working with younger guys, maybe teaching them a new pitch. If you have a minor league system full of pitchers with unrealized potential, I would find the best pitching coach for that team - AA or high-A maybe.

The changes I have seen took time, like more than a single season. So, patience.

One thing I have not tested, but curious, is how a top pitching coach would combine with the development lab. In theory, a good pitching coach should be more successful at teaching a new pitch, and the other development options for pitchers. But I don't know if development is wired that way.

curt · 06-01-2026, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Pelican

At the major league level, I have not seen much (if any) change in pitcher ratings. However, a good major league pitching coach may be able to handle pitchers' roles and usage better?

Others have suggested that a good pitching coach would be more useful in the minor leagues, working with younger guys, maybe teaching them a new pitch. If you have a minor league system full of pitchers with unrealized potential, I would find the best pitching coach for that team - AA or high-A maybe.

The changes I have seen took time, like more than a single season. So, patience.

One thing I have not tested, but curious, is how a top pitching coach would combine with the development lab. In theory, a good pitching coach should be more successful at teaching a new pitch, and the other development options for pitchers. But I don't know if development is wired that way.

Thanks for the response

05-31-2026, 07:14 PM	#1
curt Major Leagues Join Date: May 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 491	Pitching Coaches If I hire an outstanding pitching coach, will I see an improvement with my pitchers

06-01-2026, 09:13 AM	#2
Pelican Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 3,251	At the major league level, I have not seen much (if any) change in pitcher ratings. However, a good major league pitching coach may be able to handle pitchers' roles and usage better? Others have suggested that a good pitching coach would be more useful in the minor leagues, working with younger guys, maybe teaching them a new pitch. If you have a minor league system full of pitchers with unrealized potential, I would find the best pitching coach for that team - AA or high-A maybe. The changes I have seen took time, like more than a single season. So, patience. One thing I have not tested, but curious, is how a top pitching coach would combine with the development lab. In theory, a good pitching coach should be more successful at teaching a new pitch, and the other development options for pitchers. But I don't know if development is wired that way. __________________ Pelican OOTP 2020-? ”Hard to believe, Harry.”