My experience with fast is in football, but what is considered fast for a high school baseball player? 40 times, 60 times etc.

In the same light, what might be possible improvement from freshman to senior year? (I know a lot could depend on the individual.) What improvement could also be made by technique and preparation? Are there any good recommended books, DVD's, or websites that might help improve times?

This is from a study of MLB baserunners for the time it took to get from home plate to first base when the ball was put into play (90 feet). For runners rounding first, 96 feet was used.

 

Variable

Mean ± SD

Mean Time (sec)

5.03 ± 0.98

Peak Time (sec)

4.30 ± 0.12

Mean Velocity (m/s)

5.45 ± 1.08

Peak Velocity (m/s)

6.38 ± 0.02

Good information about gaining speed with age.

 

http://www.infosports.com/baseball/arch/1166.htm

Last year our 14 year old son was clocked by the U of L coach at 7.1. The coach said that that was an awesome speed for any age. Does anyone know what you have to run the 60 in .....in order to play division one?

Last year our 14 year old son was clocked by the U of L coach at 7.1. The coach said that that was an awesome speed for any age. Does anyone know what you have to run the 60 in .....in order to play division one?

 

Under 7 is good

Last year our 14 year old son was clocked by the U of L coach at 7.1. The coach said that that was an awesome speed for any age. Does anyone know what you have to run the 60 in .....in order to play division one?

 

This is what I've heard but

 

7.1-7.3 for the corners

Around 7 for the middle infield

 

For the outfield, probably a little under 7

Last year our 14 year old son was clocked by the U of L coach at 7.1. The coach said that that was an awesome speed for any age. Does anyone know what you have to run the 60 in .....in order to play division one?

 

My son ran a consistent 7.1 at 14. Thru the years and at various sites such as Champions Baseball, UK, Moorehead, Western Ky and NKU he progressed to a 6.5 / 60. I was always told that most D1's looked at .7 as a good speed.

My son ran a consistent 7.1 at 14. Thru the years and at various sites such as Champions Baseball, UK, Moorehead, Western Ky and NKU he progressed to a 6.5 / 60. I was always told that most D1's looked at .7 as a good speed.

That is outstanding speed. A lot of colleges, are now timing players in the "3 step lead" and base stealing. They want to see his cross-over step and acceleration speed.

 

Most HS players, are grouped by speed. Outfielders and Middle Infielders, will generally have more 60 speed, than say Corners or Catchers.

 

Anything around 7, is excellent D1 speed and combined with ability, will get you attention. 6.7-6.8, is excellent speed and is usually CF, Middle Infield or RF/LF speed. Catchers can be around 7.0-7.3, with some being faster and others, slightly slower but ability will determine playing.

 

Pitchers who are athletic, are around 7.0± and are also position players in HS. You find a player, that is sub 7.0 and he'll get attention, on his speed alone.

I was a first baseman and a pitcher in high school. They timed me with a sun dial.

 

I agree with what everyone has said. Anything around 7 is great, anything under 7 sec. is outstanding.

"A lot of colleges, are now timing players in the "3 step lead" and base stealing. They want to see his cross-over step and acceleration speed." What exactly is a "3 step lead" as far as timing it?

"A lot of colleges, are now timing players in the "3 step lead" and base stealing. They want to see his cross-over step and acceleration speed." What exactly is a "3 step lead" as far as timing it?

The baserunner, takes a normal 3 step (9'± lead) and on movement by the pitcher, he steals 2nd base. The timing is initial movement, with intent to steal the base.

 

This gives an indication of acceleration speed and is very useful, when evaluating a Catcher's pop time and a Pitcher's delivery time.

Is there a way to fine tune speed? Who would best teach someone cross-over steps, etc?

Good article on base running.

 

http://alexandriabaseball.com/coaches_corner/base_running/The%20Art%20of%20Baserunning.pdf

Good article, I will use it this spring.