Looking for the best Pitching books? Browse our list to find excellent book recommendations on the subject.
1. The Mental ABCs of Pitching: A Handbook for Performance Enhancement (2017)
Author H.A. Dorfman brings his years of expertise as instructor/counselor with the A's, Marlins, and Devil Rays to provide an easy-to-use, A-to-Z handbook which will give insight and instruction on how to pitch to peak performance at every level of the game. Perfect for pitchers who need that extra edge or hitters who want to better understand the mental moves on the mound.With a new foreword by Rick Wolff!…
2. The Complete Guide to Pitching (2013)
There is more to becoming a great pitcher than sound mechanics, a blazing fastball, and a live arm. A pitcher must know how to pitch–what to throw, when to throw it, and where to locate it. He must have a me-versus-you mind-set, that unique blend of confidence and determination that fuels a passion to set the tone of the game, own the mound, and shut down the opponent. The Complete Guide to Pitching is the most comprehensive pitching resource available. Derek Johnson, one of the game’s premier pitching coaches, takes you inside the art and science of pitching. You’ll discover these…
3. Applied Technology in Pitching: Metrics, Development, and Strategies (2019)
This book is written for the advanced college to pro level pitcher, coach and scout. It refers to advanced techniques for understanding and applying the latest in Doppler radar ball tracking technology, and advanced pitching strategies. This isn’t meant to be a physics book or a research paper. The focus of this book is on real world applications using Doppler metrics for player development and scouting, not outcome results statistics.Topics center on pitch analysis, development and design, batter and batted ball analysis, Magnus spin, Bullet spin, Seams…
4. Nolan Ryan’s Pitcher’s Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Power, Precision, and Long-Term Performance (1991)
How does Nolan Ryan still do it?At forty-three years old, Nolan Ryan is a marvel. He is still blowing his fastballs by hitters at an age when most pitchers have long since retired—or have learned to depend on guile instead of power. But the Ryan express keeps chugging on, getting more unhittable, not less. Nolan Ryan’s Pitcher’s Bible tells us the secrets of Ryan’s success. Drawing on Ryan’s practical experience and Tom House’s research expertise, it shows how the right combination of exercise and motivation can help a pitcher develop to his greatest potential. Nolan Ryan’s Pitcher’s Bible includes: -Nolan…
5. Pitching. Isn’t. Complicated.: The Secrets Of Pro Pitchers Aren’t Secrets At All (2013)
The PERFECT Pitching Book for coaches and players who want to learn the right way to pitch.Pitching Isn't Complicated is a book of advanced pitching drills, concepts and strategy, explained in simple, easy-to-understand terminology.If you're a young player to learn or a coach trying to do better for his players, this book will teach you everything you need to know, and nothing that you don't. Complex guru-speak is rampant in the baseball industry these days, and this book does NOT preach in scientific terms.In the Book You'll Learn:…
6. The Art & Science of Pitching (2006)
Noted authors, coaches, and consultants Tom House, Gary Heil, and Steve Johnson present this update on objective medical, exercise, and coaching pitching research. The Art & Science of Pitching provides current information on skills and drills for coaches, players, and parents. The book contains four sections: pitching biomechanics; building skills with drills; pitching goals, strategies, and tactics for competition; and functional fitness, mental/emotional management, nutrition, and arm care for health and performance. Each chapter describes in detail learning points and teaching applications of help improve the health and…
7. The Tactics of Pitching: The Art, Science, and Strategy of Playing Baseball’s Most Important Position (2014)
There are two basic ways to win the pitcher versus hitter war: • Overpower the hitter (like Justin Verlander) • Fool the hitter (like Barry Zito). The first requires dominating stuff, generally velocity. (Verlander’s average fastball in 2012 was 94.3 mph. He also showcased a superb curveball.) And, it requires a fair amount of control to go with the overpowering velocity. Not many pitchers have that kind of ability, even in the major leagues. At lower levels, very few pitchers have the kind of overpowering stuff to rely just on that to get hitters out…
8. Brothers in Arms: Koufax, Kershaw, and the Dodgers’ Extraordinary Pitching Tradition (2018)
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the most storied franchises in all of sports, with enduring legacies both on and off the diamond. Chief among the hallmarks of the organization is an unparalleled pitching dominance; Dodger blue and white brings to mind brilliance on the mound and the Cy Young Awards that followed. In Brothers in Arms: Koufax, Kershaw, and the Dodgers’ Extraordinary Pitching Tradition, acclaimed Dodgers writer Jon Weisman explores the organization's rich pitching history, from Koufax and Drysdale to Valenzuela and Hershiser,…
9. The Hollywood Pitching Bible: 3rd Edition (2018)
“Ken Aguado and Doug Eboch are guys who walk the walk, and here they talk the talk. They know as well as anyone how to navigate the trickiest waters on the continent: Hollywood’s pitching process. Demystifying the secrets of what works and what doesn’t for the not-so-brave new world of corporate Movie Biz. It’s on my top shelf of books I can’t be without.” -John Badham (Director of “Saturday Night Fever,” “WarGames,” “Stakeout”) Finally, a book that tells the truth about the art of pitching in Hollywood. “The Hollywood Pitching Bible” breaks it down, step by step. From…
10. Baseball Lessons “How To Pitch” – Fundamentals and Drills (Volume 1) (2014)
America’s past time, Baseball! Do you want to learn how to play baseball the right way? Are you a coach and want to teach your students how to play baseball? Do you want to pitch in the Major Leagues? Pitching a baseball takes a great deal of concentration and repetition and that’s why I’ve put together a short eBook detailing the fundamentals and drills necessary to “Pitch Strikes.” These are time tested drills that have been tried, proven and used over the past 40 years to develop pitchers that have won championships and made it to the Big Leagues. These techniques are not hard to do but are essential fundamentals that all…
11. by H. A. Dorman The Mental ABC’s of Pitching: A Handbook for Performance Enhancement(text only) [Paperback]2000 (2000)
Excellent Book…
Best Pitching Books Worth Your Attention
We highly recommend you to buy all paper or e-books in a legal way, for example, on Amazon. But sometimes it might be a need to dig deeper beyond the shiny book cover. Before making a purchase, you can visit resources like Genesis and download some pitching books mentioned below at your own risk. Once again, we do not host any illegal or copyrighted files, but simply give our visitors a choice and hope they will make a wise decision.
Pitch Ninja: Persuasive Pitching and Presenting
Author(s): Mike Moyer
Publisher: Lake Shark Ventures, Year: 3 Oct 2014, Size: 587 Kb, Download: epub
ID: 2393323
The Freelance Writer’s Guide to Pitching With Confidence
Author(s): Mridu Khullar Relph
Publisher: , Year: 2017, Size: 539 Kb, Download: azw3
ID: 2264324
The Art of Startup Fundraising: Pitching Investors, Negotiating the Deal, and Everything Else Entrepreneurs Need to Know
Author(s): Alejandro Cremades
Publisher: Wiley, Year: 2016, Size: 4 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 1497324
Crackle and Fizz: Essential Communication and Pitching Skills for Scientists
Author(s): Caroline van den Brul
Publisher: Imperial College Press, Year: 2014, Size: 4 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 1406630
Gardner's Guide to Pitching and Selling Animation (Gardner's Guide series)
Author(s): Shannon Muir
Publisher: , Year: 2010, Size: 15 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 479580
The Win Without Pitching Manifesto
Author(s): Blair Enns
Publisher: RockBench Publ. Corp., Year: 2010, Size: 119 Kb, Download: azw3
ID: 1689159
The Home Run Hitter's Guide to Fundraising: Happy About Raising Capital without Pitching
Author(s): Dan Sapp
Publisher: , Year: 2007, Size: 525 Kb, Download: pdf
ID: 505426
The Cognitive Style of PowerPoint: Pitching Out Corrupts Within, 2nd Edition
Author(s): Edward Rolf Tufte
Publisher: Graphics Press, Year: 2006, Size: 6 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2339256
Please note that this booklist is not absolute. Some books are really hot items according to Los Angeles Times, others are composed by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant books you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.