How To Avoid "Scouting Reportitis" On The Pitcher's Mound

A big mistake that I see a lot of pitchers make at the college and professional levels is what I like to call "scouting reportitis." That's when pitchers obsess over opposing hitters' reports or scouts' recommendations rather than understand what's working for them.

Always pitch to your strengths. If your off-speed pitch is normally your go-to pitch, but it's not working on a particular night, throw something else. Throw what's working.

You shouldn't worry about hitters because sometimes their strengths are also your strengths.