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Originally Posted by lukasberger
Well, wait to see what happens when I get some more data added. I'd assume that the top prospects will generally throw more pitchers than the lower ranked guys so that number will likely drop as more data is added.
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I don't think that's a wise assumption. I live in an area that produces very few Division I-caliber baseball players and even less MLB Draft-caliber players, and most high school pitchers throw three or more pitches. They obviously aren't particularly good in the grand scheme, but many kids who can't break 80 mph with their fastball still throw a breaking ball and a third pitch (changeup, cutter, etc.).
Considering you're taking data from Perfect Game, which typically deals with the better high school players, I'm confident that the average stays above three pitches.