Arm strength for infielders should be viewed the same way we now view bat speed for hitters.
In the offensive world, bat speed isn’t just about hitting the ball harder—it allows hitters to make better decisions later. More time creates better outcomes.
The same principle applies defensively.
When an infielder has elite arm strength:
They can slow the game down
The margin for error increases
The player doesn’t need to rush
We often train infielders to “speed up,” when in reality we should be developing the tool that allows them to play under control
In the offensive world, bat speed isn’t just about hitting the ball harder—it allows hitters to make better decisions later. More time creates better outcomes.
The same principle applies defensively.
When an infielder has elite arm strength:
They can slow the game down
The margin for error increases
The player doesn’t need to rush
We often train infielders to “speed up,” when in reality we should be developing the tool that allows them to play under control
