Len Solesky, pitching coach and author, based at Hit Quarters, Shrewsbury How long have you been a pitching coach? "I have been doing this for 37 years. I really got into the biomechanics of pitching. I became obsessive compulsive with mechanics for injury preventative reasons." You were a Major League Baseball scout, for which teams? "For 18 years, for Houston, Atlanta and Tampa for all players. Then I was the pitching coach for Central Connecticut University. Then I coached American Legion baseball for 11 years." Who is your favorite pitcher of all time? "Bob Gibson, St. Louis Cardinals. I thought he had the most intimidating stuff. Command, movement and he was mentally intimidating." What is the hardest pitch to teach? "I'd probably say the curveball. It requires talent. I mean there is a technique you can show to anybody, but it also requires talent from the individual — talent, feel and command." Who hires you? "I rent my space here at Hit Quarters. I have all private clients and well over 300 clients nationally, with the majority high school, college and professional. I have 37 minor league pitchers that I work with. I worked with Tyler Beede (Auburn High School pitcher drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays) and I am currently working with Keith Landers (former St. Peter-Marian pitcher) at the University of Louisville. I have also worked with (major league pitchers) Carl Pavano and Ricky Bottalico." Video by Betty Jenewin. Read more at telgram.com http://www.telegram.com/article/20120213/BUSINESS01/102139923/-1/business01

• published: 13 Feb 2012
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