Do I have a good INF velocity for a novice player?

Well my guy threw 88 from SS to 1b as a HS Soph. And in college now is closer to 92-94.

Other players he played with in HS were more in the 82-84 range.

How are u measuring yours?

You may desire to "tuck in" your shirt. Coaches notice this make a note.

Bob

First, the runner is getting two steps while you wind up. You have to be able to flick your wrist on the throw to first. Second, it looks like you’re pushing the ball rather than firing it.

First of all, I commend you on opening yourself up for public review and comment as that makes you pretty brave.   I think the general thought for a college infielder is to throw 80+ mph but as Good Knight points out, a high level D1 player will throw 85+.   I think many NAIA and D3 will have INF throw mid-upper 70s.  If I had to guess you are probably below that currently.   There is probably a way for you to borrow a pocket radar to get a objective number.   Or perhaps you can go to a site like rentbaseballradarguns.com?   Agree w RJM that you will need to tweak your mechanics to get there.  Find someone locally who is a coach or former ball player to help you.  Video what you do so you can see it and compare it to high level throwers.  Then practice over and over to break the old mechanics.  In general, when under stress, you will revert to old  habits.   Thus you have to make thousands of correct throws to ingrain new muscle memory.  And once you learn what you have to do, you have focus on doing in properly every time as for every incorrect motion you make, it will take 5 proper throws to get back on track.   Good luck Sakhalin 10! 

For video, use the free app "coaches eye".  It allows to you to see frame by frame. 

@Dadbelly2023 posted:

First of all, I commend you on opening yourself up for public review and comment as that makes you pretty brave.   I think the general thought for a college infielder is to throw 80+ mph but as Good Knight points out, a high level D1 player will throw 85+.   I think many NAIA and D3 will have INF throw mid-upper 70s.  If I had to guess you are probably below that currently.   There is probably a way for you to borrow a pocket radar to get a objective number.   Or perhaps you can go to a site like rentbaseballradarguns.com?   Agree w RJM that you will need to tweak your mechanics to get there.  Find someone locally who is a coach or former ball player to help you.  Video what you do so you can see it and compare it to high level throwers.  Then practice over and over to break the old mechanics.  In general, when under stress, you will revert to old  habits.   Thus you have to make thousands of correct throws to ingrain new muscle memory.  And once you learn what you have to do, you have focus on doing in properly every time as for every incorrect motion you make, it will take 5 proper throws to get back on track.   Good luck Sakhalin 10!

Most NAIA or D3 MIF's will throw 80+...pretty unusual to be playing IF in college at any level with IF throwing velo below 80. Most top college IF high 80's/low 90's....BUT, ya gotta have the footwork &speed to get to the ball and field it cleanly first.  Son's friend is quick to the ball only throws 85 was drafted last year. And, funny enough he was a D3 player drafted as a Jr.

Sakhalin:

How deep is the pocket of your glove? What size is your glove? Velocity means little if you cannot "get the ball" to your throwing hand quick!

Joe Morgan used a 10" glove for practice and a fungo hitter for "range" work.

Bob

I usually use a 11.5 or 11.75 same as I would in a scrimmage with a medium pocket but I should (probably?) change that part atleast. I definitely can get the ball out a little faster at the moment but this was a pretend showcase INF velocity event for me. I didn't think it would make sense for those guys to not take a little extra time in hopes of getting a good reading.

Thanks for coming back though Bob. Appreciate it.

@Sakhalin10 posted:

I usually use a 11.5 or 11.75 same as I would in a scrimmage with a medium pocket but I should (probably?) change that part atleast. I definitely can get the ball out a little faster at the moment but this was a pretend showcase INF velocity event for me. I didn't think it would make sense for those guys to not take a little extra time in hopes of getting a good reading.

Thanks for coming back though Bob. Appreciate it.

A middle infielder spouse use an 11.00 to 11.50 size glove with a small pocket. You don’t want the ball getting deep in the pocket.