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

NYdad201710,000+ posts

Originally Posted by ADOLAN99MOM:

My son is 15 and a High School Sophmore he was just evualated by his travel team and had a Bat exit Speed of 88 MPH. He is a power hitter and big 6/1" 200#. Is this something that they take seriously at showcases?

It's only one piece of a larger puzzle. A good piece, but it's what you do with it in games (along with many other skills) that will matter more.

And keep in mind that many showcases do not seek or record the exit velocity number, so how a player does in BP and games will be important.

3/3/152:38 PM

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