(Editor’s Note: This article was originally published January 11, 2022) There are plenty of methods to improving velocity – from the old school method of long tossing to new school of weighted balls and everything in-between. Top Velocity is a tried-and-true method that has been helping young pitchers experience real results for close to two decades. The program was developed by Louisiana native Brent Pourciau – a former Division-I pitcher. When rehabbing from injury, he wanted a way to build back his strength without reinjuring himself. He developed this method and was able to return to his former self, hitting 94 MPH, sixteen years ago. He has since gone onto to become a biomechanics consultant for both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays. The key tenets of the program are d...
Three starts, three complete games and only four hits allowed. Not a bad start to a varsity career for anyone – especially a sophomore. That’s how Comsewogue sophomore Carson McCaffrey began his career. I had a chance to speak with him and here’s what he had to say… Who are your favorite players in Major League Baseball and why? My favorite player in Major League Baseball right now is Shohei Ohtani. He is a force to reckon with on both sides of the ball, being a strong, powerful and consistent hitter and an amazing pitcher with velocity along with nasty off speed pitches. Who are some people that have had a positive impact on your career? I have had many people help me throughout my baseball career on both sides of the ball and every single one has helped me become ...