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

lefthookdad5,000+ posts

Originally Posted by SultanofSwat:

so I brought home an older police radar today and we measured some tee exit speed

Be aware that some radar guns show average speed, some show last speed.

I would not rely on any radar gun unless it shows two speeds on each reading - fastest speed and last speed. Ex. ball out of the hand, and ball as it reaches the plate. Then, only rely on the speed if there is approx. 9-11 mph difference for fastballs.

Many times, I will take a reading and there is only 4 mph difference, or no difference. That means I pointed the gun near the plate, or halfway, or the batteries on the gun are getting weak, or I'm too far away.

Thanks, it only gives one speed. It is a very old model, even for LEO purposes, and has been banged around a lot I am sure, but it still reads accurate using the tuning forks. Guess I will have to break down and spend some coin on some updated technology, if I can stop buying gloves and bats on ebay!

10/29/149:48 AM

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