The 10 Commandments For Pitchers

The Knight of Kennett Square pitched in the Major Leagues from 1912 through 1934. He had a career earned run average of 3.60 during that timeframe and became a well respected pitcher who was best known for his knowledge and understanding of the art of pitching. This legendary list first appeared during the mid-forties and variations have occurred including the added eleventh commandment below the initial ten (also written by Herb Pennock).

The 10 Commandments For Pitchers by Herb Pennock (1940s)
#	Commandment
1	Develop your faculty of observation.
2	Conserve your energy.
3	Make contact with players, especially catchers and infielders, and listen to what they have to say.
4	Work everlastingly for control.
5	When you are on the field always have a baseball in your hand and don't slouch around. Run for a ball.
6	Keep studying the hitters for their weak and strong points. Keep talking with your catchers.
7	Watch your physical condition and your mode of living.
8	Always pitch to the catcher and not the hitter. Keep your eye on that catcher and make him your target before letting the ball go.
9	Find your easiest way to pitch, your most comfortable delivery and stick to it.
10	Work for what is called a rag arm. A loose arm can pitch overhanded, side arm, three quarter, underhanded, any old way, to suit the situation at hand.
The 10 Commandments For Pitchers by Herb Pennock

I think Im gonna print that out and put it on my wall...

You can add two more commandments for Tigers Pitchers


Leyland shall not allow any Tigers starters to ever pitch a CG


Never take any advice from Chuck Hernandez because he don't know shit

KENNY FOR 2009 PITCHING COACH!!!

laprimamirala wrote:

KENNY FOR 2009 PITCHING COACH!!!

I think Robertson needs to go to confession....

He easily broke at least 7 of those. :haha: