C L A S S I C
WHERE GREAT MAJOR LEAGUE TEAMS
FIND HEALTH
Our Story
In early 2010, Classic co-founders Michael and Spencer Witte set out for the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues with a big claim: they had a system that could accurately project pitcher injury risk.
Their experience? They had some, but not a lot. Mike developed a preliminary methodology that proved successful for the St. Louis Cardinals over the previous five years. Spencer played Division I ball but became interested in international affairs and left the sport entirely to live abroad and get a grad degree from Oxford.
And their data? They didn't really have any.
In that first year, two teams overlooked the unlikely resumes and the absence of numbers and took a chance on a very intriguing idea.
Flash forward to the present. Classic's system is fully backed by data on thousands of pitchers. And those two teams that took the leap with us in 2010? They're still clients.
At least one team in every division now works with us. Division and World Series champions rely on Classic. Through hard work, professionalism and accuracy, we've discretely become a secret pitching acquisition and development edge for more than 50% of teams in the game.
9 Reasons Teams Go with Classic
2020 Service Packages
For 2020, Classic is offering new clients any of three easy-to-understand service packages: basic, intermediate and comprehensive.
Our basic package offering includes detailed injury projection for hundreds of pitchers across all three days of the amateur draft. Most teams sign up for our intermediate offering and make their way to the comprehensive package after a couple years.
If we feel the fit's right, we'll provide our services to two additional teams in 2020.
Shoot us a quick email introduction below and we can get you a proposal.
Don't take our word for it. Here's what some very important people around the game have had to say about us:
"The best baseball decision we've made in four years," -AL Baseball Ops Executive
"We could not be happier with your work. Honestly, it's invaluable," -NL Scouting Executive
"As you know, what you guys do is such an important part of our process" -AL Scouting Executive
"Going with you was a total no-brainer for us this offseason." -AL Baseball Ops Analyst
"Your stuff is all over our war room. It helps me sleep at night," -NL Scouting Executive
Use the form below to send us a quick message or else email Spencer@classicpitching.com. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Mike Witte
Co-Founder & President
Mike Witte grew up in rural St. Louis county and has now done predictive pitcher injury risk analysis for more than 40% of teams in Major League Baseball. For five years before founding Classic, he was a risk manager for the St. Louis Cardinals and, in that time, the Cardinals produced more Major League players through the draft than any other team in baseball. Mike's a graduate of Princeton. His insights are the bedrock of Classic's foundation.
Spencer Witte
Co-Founder & CEO
Spencer Witte was a 2nd Team Baseball Factory All-American before lettering at Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania. He has a Master’s degree from Oxford and has now done predictive pitcher injury risk analysis for more than 40% of teams in Major League Baseball. Spencer's responsible for the day-to-day communication with clients and regularly interfaces with executives, analysts, scouts and coaches.
Cheeks the Dog
All-Around Enthusiast
As the company dog, Cheeks does not have any responsibilities, formal or informal education or training. That doesn't stop him from thinking about pitcher health constantly. Really, he's obsessed.
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