how to face to face with a good home runner

Question
Hi!! I have a softball game tmr and I'm the one who throws the ball at the batter but there are two guys who are really good at batting and I have to face to face with them somehow but the only tactics i know is to make them walk. Is there other tactic to get rid of good batter?? Thanx
         Seungmin  

Answer
Hello Seugmin,

You didn't give all the information I need to answer your question.  Are you pitching for a fastpitch or slowpitch team?  In slowpitch, if you have guys that continuously hit the ball out of the park, there isn't a lot you can do about it outside of intentionally walking them.  In fastpitch you try and work the corners and keep the ball down.  If the batter crowds the plate, keep your pitches low and inside hoping to keep him from getting full extension and also causing him to pull most pitches foul.  If he sets up away from the plate keep everything outside hoping he will hit to the opposite field and don't throw anything inside that he can pull.  Also change your speed on every pitch.  Don't give him the opportunity to time you.  Be sure the defense is setup to favor where you expect the ball to be hit.  In other words if your pitching a guy inside, cheat your middle infield and centerfield to the left side on a right-handed hitter.  I hope this was helpful, and let me know if you need anything else.

Coach Mike