I believe at some point I read this equation on the sight. your age x 5 is the speed you should or could be throwing at any particular age. age 15x5=75, 16x5=80.. generally is this equation correct.
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Wow, makes me feel inadequate. I could or should be throwing in the low hundreds!! 
Maybe I'm a late bloomer. 
Maybe I'm a late bloomer. 
Well over 200 for me.
redsoxforever,
I'm fairly sure, that equation is incorrect. There are too many variables involved in order to come up with any general equations.
I'm fairly sure, that equation is incorrect. There are too many variables involved in order to come up with any general equations.
I sure wish it were that way. My fastball would top out at nearly 300 mph.
After reading the many posts about the importance, or lack of importance of velocity, it wouldn't make any difference. Without good secondary stuff would hitters tee off on that 300 mph fastball. No one can tell how much movement it has because they can't see it, they can only hear it.
Bet there would be some very uncomfortable hitters because I also lack control!
redsoxforever,
Nothing wrong with your question, it's a good one. It just sparks some interesting thoughts.
After reading the many posts about the importance, or lack of importance of velocity, it wouldn't make any difference. Without good secondary stuff would hitters tee off on that 300 mph fastball. No one can tell how much movement it has because they can't see it, they can only hear it.
Bet there would be some very uncomfortable hitters because I also lack control!
redsoxforever,
Nothing wrong with your question, it's a good one. It just sparks some interesting thoughts.
Is this a game to find oout everyones age?
Or is Red and insurance salesman ??
63X5 --315 MPH ?????????????
I never throw over 80 in my prime
Or is Red and insurance salesman ??
63X5 --315 MPH ?????????????
I never throw over 80 in my prime
quote:Originally posted by TRhit:
Is this a game to find oout everyones age?
Or is Red and insurance salesman ??
63X5 --315 MPH ?????????????
I never throw over 80 in my prime
You'll have tough time finding a catcher willing to receive that pitch! I don't think they could pay enough for that velocity!
Young kids improve about 4 mph/year till about 14, then a bit more until 17 when improvement slows dramatically. That formula would put most varsity pitchers in the high 80s.
Rule of thumb:
Freshman 70 mph
JV: 75
Varsity 80
Rule of thumb:
Freshman 70 mph
JV: 75
Varsity 80
mic
We are using the formula which was given
Obviously it is not a viable formula because I know PG throws harder than I do
We are using the formula which was given
Obviously it is not a viable formula because I know PG throws harder than I do
for those of us older folks the correct formula should be
(age X 5) - weight
in my case that would be
(53 x 5)-190 = 75
I think I would still have to be throwing down hill but it might be close.
Seems about right
(age X 5) - weight
in my case that would be
(53 x 5)-190 = 75
I think I would still have to be throwing down hill but it might be close.
Seems about right
I'm hoping to live long enough to break the SOUND BARRIER! Might need a WALKER to get out to the mound, though.
TR,
Don't be so sure about who throws the hardest between us. Maybe we should get the gun out and go throw our arms out.
Wait... I already did that years ago... You win!
TR,
Don't be so sure about who throws the hardest between us. Maybe we should get the gun out and go throw our arms out.
Wait... I already did that years ago... You win!
PG
Lets call it a tie--- I like that
Lets call it a tie--- I like that