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McFarland’s History of Developing Pitchers
Spanky McFarland’s “Coaching Pitchers, Third Edition” is an excellent instructional resource on the most important aspect of the sport of baseball. It is available in bookstores or by calling (800) 747-4457 as well as online at www.humankinetics.com. “Spanky’s teaching went beyond those of physical development. He also instilled in me a confident and aggressive mental approach to pitching, a true necessity in developing a pitcher’s physical talents to his fullest.”
• 35 years of college coaching • 67 pitchers who have signed pro contracts (2 per year) • 60 of the 67 pitchers were not previously drafted (90 percent) • 11 of the 67 have reached the Major Leagues • All 11 Major Leaguers were not previously drafted • Coached five teams to a national top 10 finish in ERA • 13 NCAA postseason appearances • Author of “Coaching Pitchers” with over 40,000 copies sold • Author of 16 articles on pitching Kevin Brown • Featured speaker on pitching at nine national Former Major League pitcher conventions • Featured speaker on pitching 23 times at state conventions in 17 states • Six current Major League pitchers attended a Spanky McFarland Pitching Camp • Five former pitchers are now coaches in college or professional baseball • Three former pitchers are professional scouts • Most recently in late 2010, he was inducted into the Springfield-Clark County Baseball Hall of Fame near his hometown of New Carlisle, Ohio.
The McFarland family together at a Wareham Gatemen Cape Cod League game in 2012. Pictured are son-in-law Mark Brennan, daughter Tara, son Ty, wife Deb and head coach Spanky McFarland. 2013 JMU Baseball - 7