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Re: 103mph Exit Velocity and college recruiting
Covid has complicated a lot of things. It will be the end of many players careers. It will not be back to normal anytime soon. Your grandson should pursue Junior College options. Based on my educated opinion, that would be the best path.
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Covid-19 has made things difficult, many colleges have already said this Fall would be Online only. If the virus lingers on Spring sports could be impacted as well. Hopefully things will get back to normal soon.
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With Covid-19 it's been a challenge for non pitchers. He has a few schools calling, but no official offers yet. One school told him they will be offering him a scholarship once they know which Seniors are coming back and how much scholarship money they have. He was recently ranked as a Top 25 player in California at 1B/OF by Perfect Game which should raise his stock with schools. That said, he really likes the Coach at the school that is most interested in him, and it also close to home so...
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I saw you logged on not too long ago. Has your grandson found a home?
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Re: Bat exit velo vs inf arm velo
wood bat? Ive noticed both values tend to correlate. My kiddo was the other way; faster exit velo than pitch velo. He did recently unlock something in his pitching mechanics/ sequencing that got him up to correlation. if you cant find any low hanging fruit explanations as above perhaps the ubiquitous and ambiguous "use you lower half more" recommendation helps? All kidding aside working on hitting mechanics back hip coil/hinge, staying closed, rotate hips, strong front side etc Funny how...
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Different mechanics for both...I don't think there's a true correlation. Son had 93 IF velo and exit velo 95ish when he was Sr in HS. He was 5'10 and 170. Now he's 93ish IF velo and exit velo 102ish, 5'10 and 185. He's stronger and now more efficient with his swing. His defensive skills were always a bit better than the bat, they're now balancing out nicely as a Sr in college.
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Bat exit velo vs inf arm velo
I am confused. My 16yr old has inf velo of 81. His exit velo hitting is 74? Can that be right? He is a strong hitter. As a general rule shouldn’t bat be greater than arm? I’m thinking one of these numbers is off. thanks
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Is the 74 EV on 1 particular swing that somebody got on radar, or is that his highest EV from a session? Exit velo can vary greatly based on how squarely the ball is hit, and where it hits on the barrel. The ball can affect it too, new baseballs vs old beat-up balls from a bucket can probably be up to a 5 mph difference.
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@joemannix , I’m only responding out of respect for your screen name. Do not get caught up in exit velo numbers. It’s the most overrated and meaningless metric of all. The only exit velo that matters is in games. Also when a player gets a big hit in a key situation that impacts the outcome of the game does the exit velo matter? No. It doesn’t!
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Exit velocity
I am a 2026 catcher, right now I can get up to 86-87 mph exit velo on the tee and have hit a plateau. For context I am 5'10 170 lbs, I workout hard and put up decent numbers in the weight room, 345 squat, 235 bench, 365 dead lift. My strength is increasing steadily however my Exit velo is not going up how I'd like. My goal is to break into the 90MPH range come highschool season. Does anyone have any tips or advice, and is this normal to experience or something to be concerned about. Thanks
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Catcher26, kudos to you for putting in the hard work in the gym and asking questions in search of improvement. As a mom of a senior catcher, I'd suggest a continued focus in the weight room this off season with solid stretching/flexibility regimen. I agree with bpthrower about not worrying about tee exit velo. Keep up the good work!
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Catcher; Are you a right hand hitter? How and where do you place your hands on the bat handle? Do you practice with wood bats? What exercise do you use to strength your hands and fingers? Who is your favorite ML hitter? Do you know the term "bat swing efficient? Bob
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Nobody that matters in terms of helping to advance a baseball career cares. Peers and parents care. Coaches don’t.
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Medicine ball slams. Left, right middle. 10, 10, 10 for 3 sets after every workout. As hard as you possibly can.
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People care. It is a good measure of growth. Especially at such a young age. Keep trying to get stronger.
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Nobody cares what your exit velocity is off a tee. Literally. Nobody. Cares.
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I appreciate everybody's responses, I understand that exit velo is not important in the eyes of recruiting however I find it to be a good way to track my progress and see if I am actually swinging the bat harder.
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I get what you are looking for, but some kids just don't hit it hard on the tee. Are you hitting it harder/farther on the field? Do you have any facilities around you with Trackman or something similar?
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Questions: Can he hit the curve? Can he steal first base? Does he use the "high tee"? It is easy to "manipulate" exit velocity readings. Bob
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My 2026 does do tee work like some of what @Consultant describes. While I agree with @adbono , my experience is my own and not based on years of being involved in the game. My 2026 has about the least impressive exit velo off the tee. I think he might have one of the worst off a tee for all players his age at his HS. They just measured it in HS and his absolutely sucked. What he does do is hit for power consistently against a variety of pitches - best extra base hits and most 2B and 3B in...
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Son is also a 2026 and at least some of the travel organizations do seem to care. The kids who hit harder, run faster, and throw harder are more closely looked at when team placement takes place - those kids are often placed on better teams that travel to more competitive/better tournaments. While the numbers are not everything, I can certainly understand why our players are getting a different message, in some cases. My 2026 son is currently doing exactly what you are - working on getting...
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Yes, college and pro coaches talk about live exit velo. Travel coaches and showcases talk about tee exit velo. There are no college coaches anywhere who are going to turn down a kid because he's hitting 100+ on the field when he only hits 90 off the tee.
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The only time an exit velo measurement is relevant is in game vs good pitching. And you don’t need a measurement to know when a ball is hit hard off an elite pitcher. Your eyes and ears will tell you. As Bob accurately stated, it’s easy to manipulate exit velo off a tee. And coaches know that. There are many more important things a ‘26 C should be working on. Such as bat path, approach, pitch recognition, going oppo, and situational hitting. Those are things that will make him a better player.
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I agree. Tee work is important and I’m a big fan of it when done as you described
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Adbono; The tee is a classroom to refine the player's swing. "High tee" to develop carry on the ball. "Low tee" to develop fast hands and strong fingers. Tee on the corner to hit to the opposite field. The player set his routine and phase of work. When you are in the game it is "pass or fail". "Swinging hard" = pitcher's change up" and over swing. Bob
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Exit velo was not even talked about 20 years ago. Now, it is everywhere. Every batted ball is tracked. It is important. BUT, ONLY IF YOU CAN HIT! It tells a coach how far you can hit a baseball IF you can hit. All things equal, a coach will look harder at a recruit who hits a ball 100mph over a kid who only hits it 91.
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Great metrics. You should consider blast as it will have other important measurable to make sure you are heading in the right direction. Are you working with an instructor to optimize your swing and decision making/AB plan ?