What is an average 60 Yd speed for a sophomore in high school?
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I don't know what the average 60 time is for a Sophmore but the scouts want under a 7.0
My son ran a 7.1 at 16 and now runs a 6.7 one year later.
My son ran a 7.1 at 16 and now runs a 6.7 one year later.
it all depends on the position that you play..middle inf and OF normally range from under 7 to about 7.2
Id say every position but C,P,and maybe 1b they want you right round 7.0,preferably under
Average times are almost meaningless because it is difficult to decide which players are in the pool to be averaged. Just varsity starters? Anyone who made varsity? Anyone who made JV? All high schools? Just ones with more than 500 male students? Only outfielders?
However, it is practical to find out 60 yard times for some very good high school players. Here's one way: Visit PerfectGame.org, and find the reports for the National Underclass Showcase, held last December. Scan the list looking for 2010 grads, which will select for players about to enter their sophomore baseball season. Click on those players (perhaps excluding pitchers, catcher, and F3) and read their 60 times. You'll have to click manually on each player, but within 5 minutes you'll know.....
It is exceedingly rare for a sophomore to break 7 seconds. Lots of highly ranked (8.5+) sophomores run 7.3 or slower.
So what's "average" for a sophomore outfielder that does or will eventually start on varsity at a school with 500+ male students? I'll guess 7.2 or 7.3.
However, it is practical to find out 60 yard times for some very good high school players. Here's one way: Visit PerfectGame.org, and find the reports for the National Underclass Showcase, held last December. Scan the list looking for 2010 grads, which will select for players about to enter their sophomore baseball season. Click on those players (perhaps excluding pitchers, catcher, and F3) and read their 60 times. You'll have to click manually on each player, but within 5 minutes you'll know.....
It is exceedingly rare for a sophomore to break 7 seconds. Lots of highly ranked (8.5+) sophomores run 7.3 or slower.
So what's "average" for a sophomore outfielder that does or will eventually start on varsity at a school with 500+ male students? I'll guess 7.2 or 7.3.
My son had run in the 6.75-6.90 range his whole life until the Area Code tryouts and the pro scouts clocked him at 6.60. IMO, he was the same player at 6.60 as he was at 6.90 but the recruiters didn't feel the same about his ability.
6.6 is a very fast 60 yd time and will egt the attention from a lot of scouts. There are not that many kids that run that fast.usually kids that run that fast are also quick and athletic as well.
and i understand your point that hes not a better player than he was when he was a little slower than that, which is a good point because a lot of fast guys dont equate into good players.
Im not saying your son is not a good player but am agreeing with the point made that his increse in speed didnt increase his ability. But all in all a 6.6 is quick.
and i understand your point that hes not a better player than he was when he was a little slower than that, which is a good point because a lot of fast guys dont equate into good players.
Im not saying your son is not a good player but am agreeing with the point made that his increse in speed didnt increase his ability. But all in all a 6.6 is quick.
Some are timing 60's with a running start.
If the 6.6 sec in the 60 was with a running start, it may be in the 6.95 range when compared to
the nominal hat or first movement start.
cheers
If the 6.6 sec in the 60 was with a running start, it may be in the 6.95 range when compared to
the nominal hat or first movement start.
cheers
Never seen a 60 timed with a running start. I've never figured out why the scouts use the 60 as a gage anyway. When was the last time you saw a baseball player run 60 yards in a straight line. lol
Just my 2 cents...
Just my 2 cents...
Football already "owns" the 40, so baseball has the 60 to call it's own! 
How about the 30 then ???? 
Not to state the obvious, and rounding base issues aside, but the 60 is used as indicator of ability to 1) score from 2nd on a base hit; 2) turn a single into a double; 3) go from 1st to third on a base hit. All of these situations are key in scoring.
Nobody goes 60 yards per se on defense plays, but since people will tell you that in most cases, the differences in starting ability account for as much as .5 second, so the 60 time helps with understanding quickness issues, which are key in defense.
Nobody goes 60 yards per se on defense plays, but since people will tell you that in most cases, the differences in starting ability account for as much as .5 second, so the 60 time helps with understanding quickness issues, which are key in defense.
I believe the 7.0 or less comes from scoring from 2b and the ability of a major league outfielder to get the ball to home in that time of of a base hit. I assume rounding 3rd base takes care of the leadoff aspect. Your 60 time will also be looked at pretty hard as far as your ability to cover ground in the outfield.
quote:Originally posted by fsmjunior:
Football already "owns" the 40, so baseball has the 60 to call it's own!
Doesn't anybody try to play football?
In Florida it seems EVERYONE tries to play football.
To give you a specific answer to your question I looked through one of PG's combines from last January at Sophmore's times. (I was interested in the number also)
Fastest was 6.87 (ranked a 9.5)
Slowest was 8.93 (ranked 6.5)
Average: 7.65
All except for the one above were above 7 secs.
As a FYI
7.6, 7.19, 7.12, 7.66, 7.04, 7.74, 7.95, 6.87, 7.27, 7.9.....
Fastest was 6.87 (ranked a 9.5)
Slowest was 8.93 (ranked 6.5)
Average: 7.65
All except for the one above were above 7 secs.
As a FYI
7.6, 7.19, 7.12, 7.66, 7.04, 7.74, 7.95, 6.87, 7.27, 7.9.....
Never go by one 60 time posted!
I've seen my kid run a 7.2 or 7.3 on grass with spikes and then run a 6.9 the next day with turf shoes on Field Turf.
Also, whether it is hand-timed or laser-timed.
At a recent showcase that was laser-timed, he ran a 6.9. I was using my stopwatch and I showed 7.2.
Consistently under 7 is what they look for, regardless of conditions or timing method.
I've seen my kid run a 7.2 or 7.3 on grass with spikes and then run a 6.9 the next day with turf shoes on Field Turf.
Also, whether it is hand-timed or laser-timed.
At a recent showcase that was laser-timed, he ran a 6.9. I was using my stopwatch and I showed 7.2.
Consistently under 7 is what they look for, regardless of conditions or timing method.
I have found that times can very with every coach. At a showcase, I was recorded at 6.7. At one of my ball workouts, I was recorded by two of my coaches at 6.5. Being a catcher, they were extremely happy with how I ran.