A Chart for Command & 1 Sheet for All Your Data

Table of Contents

• Put ALL that Data in 1 Place

• A Chart to Track Your Pitcher’s Command

With conference play underway charting is a big deal. In this issue we look at a chart to put everything in one place - and - a way to actually chart their command.

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Put ALL that Data in 1 Place

Data is everywhere now, and it seems like we can’t get enough. I know I’m not helping, since I’ve written about different data to consider in a bunch of my articles.

But this time let’s look at a chart that helps you put all that data in one place to help you contrast and compare.

First off, it’s important that you collect the data that matters to you, and the numbers that address or expose the issues you need to look at. The chart I’m showing you is from Shelbie Jeffries, Pitching Coach from LMU, so these are the metric points that she has chosen to focus on with her pitchers. You might use these same ones, or list your own.

I know this chart isn’t groundbreaking, but what I like about it is that it shows a lot of information in one place making it easier to get a clear picture in one glance.

Take a second and check it out:

NOTE: The section in RED is what the article below is about, and the BLUE section is the E+A% that I detailed in last week’s issue.

While you can see everything in one place with this chart, here’re a couple keys to make it more effective for you:

• List the data that shows the issue (or improvement) you’re searching for or struggling with.

• Those issues can change throughout the season so don’t hesitate to change the data listed on this chart to help with the next issue you run in to.

• Avoid listing ALL the data you have access to - use this for zooming in on a specific issue. (for instance: if you’re struggling with Homeruns, you don’t need to list triples and doubles since they’ll only clog up your chart, and they aren’t the issue you’re looking at).

• If you aren’t good with Excel, ask a player or manager to help you program the cells so they autoformat and save you tons of time.

• Don’t hesitate to make a couple of these “accumulation charts” if you’re looking at multiple different issues. This just keeps it easier for you to ID the issue without it getting lost in ALL the data.

A Chart to Track Your Pitcher’s Command

I know you don’t need another chart, but I DO think you’ll need this one!

We do seem to chart our brains out and yet a specific chart that measures command is something that caught my eye.

This chart also comes via Shelby Jeffries, Pitching Coach at LMU (thanks for sharing Shelby!!)

This chart is taken in real time during the game. Make sure it’s someone standing next to the person calling the pitches, and if possible, keep it the same person all season for consistency.

The person charting simply writes the pitch Call (pitch type & location), then and an X in either hit the Spot or Missed the spot and then the result of the pitch (MM).

Following the game, for accuracy, go back and watch the video to follow each pitch, putting a yellow highlight in the square if it’s accurate, or changing it if it isn’t.

All this helps quantify each pitcher’s command in a percentage - is. This chart is broken down into each game of a series, and a combined “Weekend” total at the bottom.

If you have a pitcher who is struggling with her command - the answer will be exposed between using this Command Chart and the A+E%.

Here’s a blank sheet to print out and use.

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