Reply to "Question about Bat Speed (Tee Exit Velocity)"

SultanofSwat10,000+ posts

To avoid confusion in this thread.

Bat speed is the speed of the bat itself. (This is problematic since you don't know where in the swing plane you achieved the speed - ex after contact, etc.)

Exit speed is the speed of the ball after it hits the bat. (Tee is best for consistency, or use same pitch speed, and bat weight/type)

Exit speed is a great indicator for scouting (if same pitch speed and bat type/weight). Great MLB (wood bat, and 90 mph pitches) exit speeds are 100+. Stanton hit 119.9 this year.

What speed should he be targeting?

Just get faster each time. Try different things and see if they are faster.

7/23/149:31 AM

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