Zach Butler's 'Small Budget, No Excuses' Throwing Program: Building & Sustaining a Successful Pitching Staff

with Zach Butler,
University of Texas at San Antonio Assistant Coach (Pitching);
former Nicholls State University Assistant Coach (Pitching);
has had five pitchers taken in the MLB Draft in eight years at Nicholls State;
drafted in the 34th round of the 2011 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays

University of Texas at San Antonio pitching coach, Zach Butler, breaks down exactly what has helped his pitchers succeed on a national level in this video. Coach Butler breaks things down by explaining his pre-season throwing program, weightlifting routine, and in-season throwing. Plus, he provides his own type of practice tools that help his pitchers make strides in their development.

Building on a Budget

More than ever, baseball programs around the country are feeling a financial crunch. Not everyone can afford the newest pitching tools. However, there are ways around this as Coach Butler explains, including using items like PVC pipe and tennis ball cans to build valuable pitching skills. No matter your budget, this presentation will give you ideas for how to develop your own pitching staff without breaking the bank.

Mechanics and Methods

Within this video, Butler goes into detail about his preferred pitching mechanics, plus the verbiage he's used that took his players at Nicholls State to the next level. He covers everything that it takes to build a successful pitching program, including:

• Pitching Goals
• Throwing Programs
• Pitching Routines

All of the topics covered are sure to lead to more velocity and accuracy from every hurler you have on your roster.

Coach Butler gives you everything you need to know about coaching pitching, especially if you're in a program that's on a tight budget. You'll learn the technique, player mindset, and training programs needed for big improvements.

50 minutes. 2021.