So i went to the University of Indianapolis summer camp a few days ago and got my results in the mail today. I kind of wish it would say if they were above average, below average or something like that but it does not. I am 17 years old and play center field most of the time. HERE THEY ARE
Bat speed: 79 mph
60 yard dash: 7.18
Home to 1st: 4.16
outfield arm velocity: 75 mph
Thats all they have down. We also took BP and stuff like that and outfield but there really arent stats for that. I was invited again to their next camp so im guessing i did okay.
Thanks!
I’ll give you mine from when I was 16 (a while ago), and the ratings I got for comparison.
Your running speed is above average. An amazing 60 time is sub 7, and around a 7.4 is average. I ran 7.5, was considered just slightly below average. Home to first is above average too. In fact, Im surprised your 60 isn’t faster, because you’re done accelerating. Good running scores though.
Your outfield arm is around average. I was a pitcher, so I was closing in on 90 with my outfield-home throws. (I did an all-position camp). I was hitting 87 on the mound. You can work this with continuous long toss and strength training.
I can’t really tell you bat speed. I was calculated for the speed of the balll off the bat, not bat speed. I’m guessing you still want to work on it, as I believe pros are closer to 90.
Honestly, take these results more as a checkpoint rather than an actual score (or result). Try to improve all of them, and you’ll be a better player. Thats a given.
#1 by Joe h on November 11th, 2009
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#2 by SmartA$$ on November 11th, 2009
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everyone is invited to the next camp because they want you to pay the registration fee again. You could be the worst player there and they would invite you back as long as your check clears.
As for where you stand, those stats are pretty average for a 17 year old. Your speed is decent, but nothing to brag about.
Your bat speed is average and 75mph on an outfield throw is on the weaker side of average. For an outfield throw, you have the chance to really put your body into it, use a crow-hop technique and get that ball moving. In high school, our right fielder threw about 100mph when he loaded up and let it go.
These numbers don’t really mean much. Bat speed of 79 is fine as long as you can read pitches and make solid contact for line-drive base hits. if your bat speed were faster the ball would go farther, but making solid contact is more important than bat speed. Running speed doesn’t mean anything if you can’t get on base. Throwing velocity doesn’t matter if you can’t make accurate throws.
So even though these numbers are around average, you could still be a very above average player if you are a good contact hitter and have a good glove and accurate throws.
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#3 by swingman258 on November 11th, 2009
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not bad for a 17 year old. try and get the bat speed up though. but dont go off of them inviting you back. i went to camps and got lots of invites back for the next year and its usually about the money
but overall your stats arent too bad
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#4 by JimBo on November 11th, 2009
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I’ll give you mine from when I was 16 (a while ago), and the ratings I got for comparison.
Your running speed is above average. An amazing 60 time is sub 7, and around a 7.4 is average. I ran 7.5, was considered just slightly below average. Home to first is above average too. In fact, Im surprised your 60 isn’t faster, because you’re done accelerating. Good running scores though.
Your outfield arm is around average. I was a pitcher, so I was closing in on 90 with my outfield-home throws. (I did an all-position camp). I was hitting 87 on the mound. You can work this with continuous long toss and strength training.
I can’t really tell you bat speed. I was calculated for the speed of the balll off the bat, not bat speed. I’m guessing you still want to work on it, as I believe pros are closer to 90.
Honestly, take these results more as a checkpoint rather than an actual score (or result). Try to improve all of them, and you’ll be a better player. Thats a given.
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