real green posted:Following velocity in a strong HS league I have yet to see 90 mph game speed in a HS game. Pitchers that have gone to top D1 schools with showcase verified velocities over 90 mph were usually sitting 86-87 in games. Those are the rare birds that dominate most HS line ups. The next tier pitchers (most HS aces) in HS sit 84-85 and can touch 86-87. The second and third starters are sitting in the 82-83 range.
I have not gunned every pitcher but I have seen enough verified velocities during the games over the years to feel confident that these are averages for large classification HS velocities.
We actually had a SP who sat 89-91, with FB at 96 in HS season previous year. 2018 was his closer...lol...he'd come in (at the time) sitting 80-83, w a FB at 85, but kill them with his secondary stuff. Fun to watch with all the MLB guys around. SP was a reliever as a freshman during the CWS.
Rarity.