. . . so do literally hundreds of kids. Many of the position players on D1 softball teams were pitchers at one time. Those who become truly elite have an innate sense of body awareness. As 12, 13, and 14 year-olds their private pitching coaches see it. They ask them to make an alternation in their mechanics and the elite kids understand what's being asked of them and implement. These are the "pitchers". Other kids (most, in fact) never quite figure it out. They rely on arm talent to throw the ball past batters. Some do this all the way to D1. Mazz is far more a 'thrower' than a 'pitcher' . . . . remember most of her offers out of high school were as a hitter. She needs to be able to throw her change for a strike and do that consistently.