Pitching Development at the Youth & High School Level w/ Andy Marks | Baseball 101 | YBMcast

On this episode of Baseball 101, host Dave “Diamond Dave” Wiggins sits down with Andy Marks of Mach 1 Baseball to talk about pitching development at both the youth and high school levels. From early fundamentals to advanced preparation, Andy shares insight into what proper pitching development should look like as athletes progress through the game. The conversation focuses on building a strong foundation, understanding how development evolves as players mature physically, and avoiding common mistakes when chasing velocity too early. They discuss: • Building a foundation at the youth level • How pitching development changes in high school • Balancing mechanics, strength, and workload • Avoiding overuse and protecting arm health • Creating a long-term development mindset for pitchers Whether you're a coach, parent, or pitcher looking to better understand the development process, this episode provides practical insight into building healthier and more effective pitchers. ⚾ Baseball 101 — where experience meets education. 📲 Follow Dave Wiggins (Host) X (Twitter): @CruitsCoachDW Instagram: @coachdave1338 📲 Follow Andy Marks / Mach 1 Baseball Andy Marks X (Twitter): @AMarks27 Instagram: @andymooks Mach 1 Baseball X (Twitter): @mach1baseball Instagram: @mach1baseball⚾ Stay locked in with Youth Baseball Midwest—your hub for full-spectrum youth baseball insight in the Midwest. Subscribe and hit that dinger (🔔) to never miss a game-state insight.🌐 More YBM:Website: youthbaseballmidwest.comYouTube: Youth Baseball MidwestInstagram: @youthbaseballmidwestTikTok: @YouthBaseballMidwestX: @YBM_castFacebook: Youth Baseball MidwestPresented by our proud partners:Game 7 Baseball: game7baseball.comPrime Sports Midwest: primesportsmw.com🎥 Production Partner:Red Earth Productions: redearthprod.com