What is a good 60 for someone looking to play D2 or D3 baseball?
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Ben-
There are a TON of threads on this message board regarding 60 times. Do a search and you will find out some good info.
It is more important to determine you primary position, as that will dictate what are the "standards" for good times.
So, to specifically answer your question, what is your primary position?
There are a TON of threads on this message board regarding 60 times. Do a search and you will find out some good info.
It is more important to determine you primary position, as that will dictate what are the "standards" for good times.
So, to specifically answer your question, what is your primary position?
Ben,
As a DIII coach who loves speed there is alot that goes into what we are looking for out of a player. It also depends on your position and what else you bring to the table both offensively and defensively. The 60 time is just 1 of many things that we look at, for example: kid runs a 6.7 60...plays CF, fast right? 2 SB's in 2 yrs...he plays a great CF...but can't steal bases. another kids runs a 7.1 60...plays 2B...stole 22 bases...there's more to it than just 60 times!
As a DIII coach who loves speed there is alot that goes into what we are looking for out of a player. It also depends on your position and what else you bring to the table both offensively and defensively. The 60 time is just 1 of many things that we look at, for example: kid runs a 6.7 60...plays CF, fast right? 2 SB's in 2 yrs...he plays a great CF...but can't steal bases. another kids runs a 7.1 60...plays 2B...stole 22 bases...there's more to it than just 60 times!
VJC
You are so right--if it were just about speed all trackmen who run the 100 meter dash would be playing baseball
You are so right--if it were just about speed all trackmen who run the 100 meter dash would be playing baseball
jb,
i primarily play CF but i could switch to any OF spot.
i primarily play CF but i could switch to any OF spot.
Ben - My son was a HS CF and a very successful one. We always knew though in college, he wouldn't possess the 60 time that college coaches would want in a CF, so he was prepared to be a corner guy. As long as you have the arm and the bat, they'll find ya a corner!
Best of luck and keep working hard!
Best of luck and keep working hard!
At a PG showcase in Florida last December I overheard one kid talking to his dad. The kid had played very well in the games and put on a bit of a show in BP. The son was lamenting that his 60 time was in the mid 7's and you could tell it was really bothering him. The dad stopped as they were walking to the car, took a long look around at the 6 diamonds, baseball gloves and bats, took a listen to all the "cracks" of ball hitting bats and flatly stated to his son "I don't think they're looking for track stars here". Well said. I'll never forget it. Maybe you had to be there to "feel" his comment.
thanks for the comments everyone.