Ideal bat speed and exit velocity benchmarks [ranges] by High School year and size for D1 hitting prospects [to be considered on trend or on a D1 trajectory with their bat speed and exit velocity metrics for their age, high school year and level of physical development]. *These metrics ranges are based off the high school/showcase metrics of thousands of eventual D1 hitters.
Keep In Mind:
- It’s OK if you don’t know your exact metrics right now
- You can approximate based on your size and swing evaluation with the Metrics Formula [Metrics = Strength + Mechanics]
- Your swing metrics are just 1 of 3 ways D1 coaches evaluate hitters
- Think metrics “ranges” instead of hitting magic numbers. Your “relative” metrics [your metrics relative to your age/year and size/level of physical development] matter more than hitting absolute benchmarks [the metrics of current D1 players].
Caution: Younger-Underdeveloped Players
It can be tricky projecting metrics forward into the future, with younger/less developed players [in that 135-155 lb range].
At that size, a lot of players will have very similar metrics near the ideal range, giving false hope.
- Typically around 59-62 bat speed and 72-77 exit velocity
- Players that eventually get to D1 AND guys that never get better.
Mechanics are the key [the separator].
- Good swings will separate prospects as they add strength.
- At around 160 lbs we start to see this happen.
- Mechanics will determine how the metrics will progress as they get stronger.
- Adding strength to an inefficient swing typically won’t be enough to get [or keep] your metrics in the right range.
- Players with inefficient swings [that don’t create stretch/torque/separation] see their metrics level off as upperclassmen as they fall out of ideal ranges.
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What now?
- Evaluate your swing mechanics [click here to learn how] to determine if you’re likely to be in the right range for your age and level of physical development, in accordance with the Metrics Formula [your metrics = your strength + your mechanics]
…and/or
- Verify metrics with a bat sensor (bat speed) and radar (exit velocity)…