I'm sure the kid deserved the attention he ended up receiving, but I'm guessing the parents got more out of the early scores than anyone else - "Little Jimmy was in the 98% percentile of all pre-teens with a pop time of 2.5". 2 days ago i ran a 6.82 in grass with running shoes on, i did play football and i a currently trying out for baseball(center feild). These are impressive. Ha ha i ran a 6.82 when i was a junior i let you know what i get this year. WebAnswer (1 of 3): I am sure most who post here understand the Baseball 60 yard dash has its own equalize for being 55 meters. i can only throw about 80mph top speed most of the tie mid 70s. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=60-yard_dash&oldid=1063119209, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 1 January 2022, at 09:16. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Super Bowl titles: 2 (2007, 2011) Bottom Line: Brandon Jacobs Brandon Jacobs rushed for 5,094 in his career. I am a former sprinter and KBF sons times are possible. Needless to say he is being looked at by all the professional organizations. Velocity from the OF: low 80s at least, with the potential to improve. 12.3. Trending on MileSplit i ran a 6.61 today at baseball tryouts but i run a 4.54 forty. Just a thought. Everyone knows its 90 feet between bases or 30 yards, so in theory, second base is only 60 yards. If someone on here is telling you there is no way that you can run faster than a specific time you mentioned, REMEMBER, its not upon you to prove to them your abilities. My kid goes to a very aggressive school with a strong sports program with a history of kids being recruited to play in college. Most importantly, the mechanics of proper stride, arm swing, start position, body angle & several other factors have now been added to his run mechanics moving forward. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. WebA 60 yard dash time between 6.7 6.9 usually equate to an average runner on the playing field. Im not 9 and I sure as hell didnt run a 18.43, I could of crawled backwards that fast, but I could have just as easily said I am a former MLB outfielder for the Orioles and I ran a 6.3. Why does the chart not continue on to age 50, 60, 70 etc. Im an outfielder. It makes a big difference. The biggest issue with the little kids has been the size of the field and swinging the BBCOR bat. It is one of the reasons coaches caution showcasing early. The second time was 6.54. He was at 7.28 to start & with 6 weeks of 1X / week meeting with speed & conditioning coach & doing his "homework," he got to a 7.06. But that alone does not eliminate the need for showcases and camps. Just to give you a feel for what real speed is check out this link. Tomorrow is a new day. My 2018 went to a PG event the summer after his Freshman year and had his 60 time recorded at 7.2. There are dozens of threads here about 60 times but does anyone know an average or typical 60 yard time for players by age or grade? All of this, of course is a spoof on how apoplectic some people get over radar gunning pitchers and asking about average velocities at younger ages. It will also tell you the distance. If you go against my old Canadian College equivalents: So, a 7.54 (or 7.3 HT) for a Track and Field 60 meter race would give you a sub 7 second 55 meter time, or a 60 yard dash (the difference is only 13 cm or 5 inches). You must be signed in to continue. If you log onto perfect game.org and look up derrick robinson, he ran a 6.19 on the 60 yard dash. It was hand timed by three coaches n averaged. That is WAY off! The fastest man in the NCAA Jeffrey Demps from the University of Florida ran a 6.53 60. Lockport Preseason ID. Doesnt seem like much but its huge in the speed community. A 60 yard dash time between 6.7 6.9 usually equate to an average runner on the playing field. Depending On Whether you Start In A Sprinters Stants or in A Stealing Position Will Make A Big Difference. I was the second fastest guy at that facility out of 65+ players. My son is 15 years old. Smoke, he met with the coach once, then worked out maybe 4 times on his own. A 60 yard dash time between 6.7 6.9 usually equate to an average runner on the playing field. In short, yes, you can get the necessary experience and exposure from summer travel if that is the path you choose and choice of HS should not have "strength of baseball program" as a line item that weighs too heavily in the selection process. No frames were speeded up to make things look faster on throws and swings. I think it is very interesting to look at some of the top HS draft pick's PG profiles & pages when they have a deep history. The 60 - especially with the split times being taken at PG - is a good measuring stick. And Im 43. When I was 16 years old I used to show off and throw a baseball over our schools right field fence which was 320 feet. On grass in Cleats 6.9. mercury morris 40 yard dash time. Concur with above comments; spend time finding out about the local regional club teams. Work on your start too, youtube has some helpful tips for footing, first steps, and first 10 yards that are worth looking into. Like it says above A 60 yard dash time between 6.7 6.9 usually equate to an average runner But just because you can run fast, or bench 315lb, doesnt mean you can make it to the Majors, let alone get drafted and play in the Minors. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kREZHmOR1bg, i ran a 7.2 at a recent showcase camp at app state as a rising junior and they rated me as a 7 on speed :(, You guys realize 4.4 is a really good 40 yd dashwhich would put 6.6 at a really good 60 timeif you fun under a 6.6 and its accurate maybe you ought to be a track star rather than a baseball player, My son ran a 5.9 60 and he is 12. What are the conditions that these tests should be run reliably? I have a Team USA player as a son who dominated his group at trials for 14s. You'd better be careful of kids "watching the stop watch," trying to overrun and blowing out their knee. and whats he at now in the 60? As well, Marvin Bracy ran a 6.08 55 meters last Jan 2012. He could outrun Jesus, Hey guys im a sophmore in high school, and i recently ran a 7.9 60 yard dash in the outfield with hand timers. 6.8 is fast, especialy in high tops. Oh yeah? No one walks or dogs at anything. Yes KBF son he is very fast and his time can be legit for someone that is very fast at his age. We have several MLB organizations that pay us for accurate information. Your son most likely does not run a 6.4 in a 60. I also hope you post that question to the board. The average improvement isn't quite as dramatic as the blog's .5 second but there is an improvement in times at roughly the 50th percentile. I would guess my son is a late bloomer by about 2.5 years, at 5'9, 130lb now. Reyes Islas The California prep product ran the fastest 60-yard dash (6.15 seconds) at the 2019 Perfect Game National Showcase and uses his quickness to make things happen on the bases and cover ground in center field. Simply so, Who has the most home runs in 2021? (i.e get up to full speed then go full speed for thirty yards.) I know he is fast, but we'll see what translates down the road. I think he was like thesmart kid who does poorly in standardized tests until somebody gives him basic techniquefor time management, guessing strategy, etc. You also have to hit, hit for power, field, and throw hard and accurate. umm is a 6.9 fast for a sophmore in high school?? If it is something extra good, we follow up. Bases loaded, two outs, you took too long, strike three, game over! And btw he throws 90+ across the diamond and is turning 18 this yr. He ran that in track shoes out of blocks- so I doubt anyone is running sub 6 sec 60s on this board. So, these are facts if I didnt want to draw attention to him, I would tell you more specifics. Recently, Carlos Williams ran 6.18 impressive when you consider the WR on a track with spikes and synthetic track is 60 yards by Lee McRae with a 6.00 on March 14, 1986. Can your recruiting process start spring of junior year/summer of senior year? However, still put in som time also doing 30 yard sprints. Any other suggestions? It is also often used to evaluate the speed of American Football (especially NFL) players (although the 40-yard dash is much more common in football).[1]. What is the fastest 60-yard dash time ever? McRae and Mark Witherspoon each ran the 60 in 6:13 seconds . McRae, a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, holds the world record of 5.99. And yes, I won't veer from the thread anymore than I already have. Chase. Remember, no one ever stole first base! He was busy and so were the coaches I tried to get him to, so before HF he was able to get in just one session with a speed coach, and then he worked on the stuff the coach gave him for a couple weeks. You have to play. WebA simple calculation that divides the athletes Exit Velocity Max by the athletes 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. I understand individual improvements will vary and will concede that anomilies exist but is this typical? P, 3rd, SS and C. Just pointing out that there was a player at Lagrange high school in Georgia who ran a 6.5 60 hit 4 homeruns (probably should of had more but couldnt hit a curveball what so ever and some were the hardest balls Ive ever seen hit) was an above average fielder and had a very strong arm. We do workouts three days a week warrior run, three cone, four cone, Yankee drill, powerballs, etc. My 15 year old son has lowered his 60 yard dash time from 8.2 seconds to 7.3 seconds in 1 1/2 months using 60 Yard Dash Secrets. Bob Hayes once held the 60 yd dash world record at 5.9 secs (1960+s). All of these conditions make a difference when timing. Does anybody realize that you have to be good at baseball in order to play in the MLB? As yu probably know by now when you go to a baseball combine type event they will want to see you hit, run 60, field/throw from SS if infielder and throw from OF if outfielder. In 2003 16 years old I was a sophomore at a perfect game usa event I ran a 6.87 60. I recently ran a 6.7. He tops out at 85. He was clocked at an FSU baseball camp at 7.1 seconds. Exit Velo. When you say the school has a poor program I assume you mean the coaching is not from a very experienced coach and the team is not very competitive. I could throw you out from the outfield, even if you were half way around third. 7.83 was as a 14yr 8month (my mistake in the prior post). Most thought I ran track which I did not. So on a turf indoor running surface, Im around 6.4-6.5. Interesting information. kidrock, Welcome to the site that is a great question that is worth posting as a new topic (as to not divert too much from this one). The 40-Yard Dash is the showstopper event of the NFL Combine. My 8th grade son just ran it at 7.26 so dont sweat it, just keep working on your speed / running and the speed will come. The fastest 60 time in the mlb was a 6.18 by Bo Jackson .. its not impossible to run faster. With a little training a kid can improve his sixty time beyond what comes naturally. It is primarily run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of American Major League Baseball players. I've heard pop times are difficult at times to control as the catchers start "cheating". The 60 yard test, like the 40 yard dash, is subject to discrepancies with hand timing. If you are as good playing the game as your speed indicates, you future is bright. Ensure you use multiple timers if you are using this technique. The five tools for position players are 1) Hitting 2) Power 3) Running 4) Fielding and 5) Throwing. Get focused on skill development. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffery_Demps, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGT0FHVH6Ow, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kREZHmOR1bg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xbs-aWxyLk, IFAC 2022: The Return of In-Person Conferences (with Virtual option), Here is our 400m Discussion Recording over 2 Hours Long, The Best Free Coaching Book post Beijing 2022 Olympics, The Ultimate 400m Track Webinar for Coaches & Athletes, NACAC Athletics Coaching Science Series 2022, Top Six 400m Predictor Workouts (Number 4 is my Favourite), Why Karsten Warholms 45.94 400mH WR is my Highlight of 2021, Sprinting: 10 Research Articles for Effective Sprint Training [Part 23], Pressure in Sports Reflections from Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Now it's your turn. Yoenis Cespedeson the As ran a 6.3. Chase, perhaps because of your limited exposure to runners in the rest of North America, you believe that nobody can be faster than youand if they are, they must be going to the show? Good luck to you guys next week, hope he hit's it. How hard do Division 3 pitchers throw? The pressure is evident even in practice. So, when you compare a 6.4 or 6.5 to MLB, please understand this subtle difference. I've seen teams full of the tiny fast kids and if a ball is hit to the fence it can sometimes take 3 kids to get the ball to home platethat's just not going to cut it when there are 14u kids that are 6'0 and 160#'s that can strong arm it all the way to the plate. Advice to players is to also work on speed along with hitting and throwing. The competition for playing time is tough. In the United States, prior to the adoption of metricized outdoor running tracks, the 60 yard dash was a commonly contested indoor event. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGT0FHVH6Ow He is always the smallest kid on his travel teams, but always the most athletic as well. I think alot of people are comparing turf to track times which is totally different. Unless you pitch 95mph or built like McGwire, the scouts only look at pure speed. Just a kid that is still growing tall, Will fill out. Chase: Your time is above average and should get faster if you dedicate time to it and as you get stronger. Position. All tool grades will be updated within 30 days of event attended. In the MLB a few years ago there was only a small percentage of players running under a 7 flat. Make sure you keep working on hitting, throwing, and fielding. This is my point. I ran a 6.8 60 yard dash last week. My son is 16 (DOB Nov 93) currently runs a 6.4 on a track without blocksnormal standing start, how does this measure up? Mid inf or CF will need to run 6.5 6.6 for top tier D1 baseball programs. The average punt covers about 40 yards, which is why it became an important distance for football sprints. Speed is important but not the defining attribute because some positions dont require speed (like catchers, pitchers, 3B and 1B). Carl Crawford was rated #1. Regarding running times, velocity, pop times, and scouting reports. After that he ran a 6.59 at HF. WebThe 40-yard dash isn't a track event. Also wanted to add that I spoke to a pro scout recently who said he oncepersonally clocked Ichiro at 3.25 from home to first. Andrew Velasquez 6.4 (6.5 in perfect game) CF with a big bat.certainly didn't hurt himself in front of the scouts with that performance. Heres an article from the PA hall of fame. KBF just wondering where did your son end up playing college? A few weeks ago, I ran a laser timed 6.7 60 to shut up some of my players. Congrats to your son KBF. The link doesn't seem to beworking - for me, anyway. Benchmark Time: 4.71 There have been 10 tight ends selected in Round 1 since 2010, and all of them ran below 4.71 in the 40. PostureStand tall.Gradually raise your heels as high off the ground as you can.When you get to your highest point, lean forward and maintain perfect alignment from ear to ankle. But you still have to throw a baseball, and hit one at 90mph! 55 meters is 5 inches longer than 60 yards. HSI John Smith Drills Session with Jon Drummond, Jim Hiserman - Developing 800m Runners: Identifying, Categorizing and Developing 400m-800m Type Athletes, Jim Hiserman - Developing Distance Runners Volume 2: A Systematic Approach to Developing Individual Success within a Dynamic Team Culture, Tony Holler's "Feed the Cats" Complete Sprint Training Program, Bud Winter & Arthur Lydiard MP3 [Download only]. My son is going into his junior year and has played for several scout teams including his current team. herculoids gloop and gleep sounds How do you stack up? @Ajax, Carlos Williams 6.18 is impressive when you consider the WR on a track with spikes and synthetic track is 60 yards by Lee McRae with a 6.00 on March 14, 1986. 78. Will need to work on the start (first 30 yards) then work on getting faster and maintaing speed in the second 30 yards. All you guys talk shit: I am in 8th grade and I run a 6.89. I came off major ankle surgery the previous September of 1999 and rehabbed at Physiotherapy Associates clinic in Tempe, Arizona. Your 81 volicity is good. My guess is that if you were to measure only the control group (only the players who posted the 7.85 average for the 2021 class) through each year, you may see numbers closer to the blog's. Is that good? So why lie? Neat thing is that he is starting to hit with alley power. I think the ides of using speed training tools like cones, parachutes, and weights are good. For example: 155-6.5 would be 155 feet and 6.5 inches. An excellent or outstanding 60 time would be 6.3 and under. While all measurables were taken at each showcase the home page of the player shows you the best times/speed in those categories. I would suspect that most coaches that utilize PG appropriately would perhaps review individual showcase results and start making comparisons among the kids they either saw (and liked) or those that posted good numbers. I also have a friend in college now who ran a 6.3 his senior year in high school(on a track) but also ran another 6.3 in his freshman year of college! I would trade every bit of my speed to be able to hit homeruns consistently. I have a 14u 2020. You can also search past threads on the topic. That was published in Baseball America magazine in 2000 and I was also rated the fastest baserunner in the Angels organization for that year. 50 yards Stanley Floyd, United States, 5.22, Jan. 22, 1982. Note: if you proceed, you will no longer be following. Im a sophmore in high school and i run a 6.9, running that 6.9 got me contacted by the assistant at Unveristy of Michigan. 99% of the recruitment stories I have heard were from the kids summer team/showcases, so where the kid plays HS baseball is not as important as it once was.in my opinion and experience. 60-yard. If you read the fine print on his PG page you would see that his best pop time was from 2013, his best 60 time was from 2015, best FB was from 2016.but when you pull up his page you see he had MANY great numbers, it was impressive, but wow that must have been expensive! These former college players I hired still love the game and they're normally very interested in helping young players with athleticism, desire, and a dream, like they once had. I started from a base stealing position and was clocked at 5.9 OF COURSE this time was wrong. Some coaches do not care about it and others do. Do I think Im getting overlooked? WebA 60 yard dash anywhere below 7.0 is desired at these levels for corner outfielders. These lists are solely based on our 2020 showcase events. On grass, wearing Mizuno steel cleats. you have to be mad to say an MLB player will run 5.9/6.0 if they were on track.that kind of time is faster than even usain bolts 60m.so what you are saying they also have a chance of running a 9.40 to 9.50 in a 100m dash, My son recently attened the DeMarini Top 96 camp and ran a 6.26 60. Will be interesting to know. 3rd fastest in attendance. #strengthandconditioning. They waste their time and money and we lose all credibility. DID YOU MISS THIS POINT? Stats: First basemen interested in playing at the highest levels generally hit 5-10 home runs as a Junior and Senior in high school. A 60 yard dash time between 6.7 6.9 usually equate to an average runner on the playing field.Jan 21, 2009 Advertisement How fast is Jose Altuve? A 60-yard dash timing of 6.7 to 6.9 seconds typically correlates to an average runner on the field. Being 16 and running a 6.4 is good and all, but wait til he gets his growth spurt and gains some weight. 50 meters Donovan Bailey, Canada, 5.56, Feb. 9, 1996 60 yards Lee McRae, United States, 6.00, March 14, 1986. I was on grass, in baseball cleats, laser timed, in whatever stance we wanted (I used 3 point with one hand up sprinters stance). Some non-starters are being recruited by div. Parachutes? Baseball is not a weight contest. He is a junior at Community Christian Accademy and coached by Ric Baldwin. Thanks for posting the information and comments. Ill wager that 99.99% of you kids will not be able to run under a 10 second 60 in 25-30 years. I run a 6.4, I throw 94-95 from the outfield and hit .350 this year. Thanks 2019Dad. My son runs with a forner Olympic track runner who won a medal in the 1984 Olympics. This is entirely different then running in baseball cleats on turf or grass using handtimers or electronics. I just wonder what his time might have been w spikes like the rest of the prepared guys. Any udpates on your son's 60yd this year as a 17 year old? 60-yard. Recently, he has been clocked around a 6.42 (past summer) and 6.28 (this season) as a junior in college (fastest in conference). Lastly, as you know speed isnt the only factor at becoming an MLB player. Thats another story, which is why I never played professional baseball. I wouldnt worry about it. I am 47 years old and being scouted by numerous coed softball teams. Story - while I was at PG this summer, I was speaking to a LOT of college coachesjust because I am very chatty. You still need to showcase and attend camps in my opinion. coach f says: i ran the 60 in 5/7 5/8 5/6 three times in a row. That said, we do love to hear about improvements players make. We just can't report what we don't see. According to sources, running backs come in second at 4.49, following wide receivers and cornerbacks at 4.48. I think you should open up some other avenues of player evaluation. We have a freshman in HS ran a 6.8 and this year he ran a 6.5 as a sophomore, these were hand times. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00. 6.96. His best time was 6.9. English distances for field events should always be expressed as feet dash inches. Chase et all: My son ran a 6.4 / 60 on a track in track spikes using an electronic timer. 40 Yard Dash, Track & Field 60 yard test, baseball, Puma, speed. Unless we communicate the conditions, there is no way to accurately compare. Use the doubts of others who are doubting your strength and ability to make you more determined to reach your goal. If you are 6.5, then they probably start getting interested in how quickly you can get down the line, especially if you are a left handed batter. I took him to his first college recruit day a cpl months ago as a freshman. A little easier, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and his otherworldly 9.58 100-meter dash take the cake. I would like to know if my 6.81 is a good time for a MIF 16 years old in Highschool i only throw about 81 across the IF so hopefully that improves, but anyway KBF your another one of those parents who thinks thier kid is the best at everything but reallly your probably exaggerating everythingmy bad i ment to say i run a 4.31 60 yard dash<3. My son ran a 6.8 and was rated a plus on speed. thanks for the input! December 21, 2011 at 8:34 pm I was 60, 190 lbs. There are a few that will run faster. If you have a good arm and run 6.7 you will get a pro contract. As such, let's take a look at the all-time top 10 40-yard dash times: No. I was thrilled when 2017 finally got below 7. ( bigger stronger and much faster) I was told the only way to post a better time is to do another PG showcase (The WWBA and the other PG tournaments do not have a timed 60 run only PG showcases). WebTiming the 60 Yard Dash When it comes to evaluating speed, there are Major League clubs who make it mandatory for their scouts to run prospects in the 60-yard dash. THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST Now, who is the fastest man in the United States in the 60- to 64-year-old age bracket? At 6.8, son alreadty has a lot of natural speed. I informally timed my 12u CF (2022)with an 8.0. It is also often used to evaluate the speed of American Football (especially NFL) players (although My son's program is often a top ten state program and even the guys headed to div 1 had to do showcases and travel team events to be seen. Think about ityou believe that the World is only as youve experienced it?? anything under 7.0 for 60 yds will get serious looks by D1 univ baseball programs. Kid, I wouldn't move your son, unless he REALLY wants to change schools. Division III players have a pitching velocity of 77 miles per hour to 82 miles per hour on average . hey guys i am a sophmore in high school, i play middle infield mainly but i can play pretty much anywhere. Repeatedly seen him make plays in CFunlike any other (really trying to be objective - his coach has said the same thing). The unfortunate thing is that we are going to have to make decisions about high school soon as his small private school that he loveshas a very poor program. ;). Thanks for this information. A 10 yard dash time is really not a good judge of your speed, the distance is too short. You can then take these views & see how it translated to the pro game after they signed by looking at their stats. Here are the records for some key drills at the NFL scouting combine, including the 40-yard dash, bench press and vertical leap. 63 228 lbs. The pressure is too much for many kids and they transfer. That would put him into an elite class for baseball. Thus the 60 yard dash is only valuable to show straight line linear speed and really nothing else. Thats mainly what scouts wants. You should end up getting drafted if you honestly are that quick and are a decent baseball player. Also, they should register anywhere between 87 and 95+ MPH from the outfield on the radar gun. Because I cant hit for power. Mine was 3x week. 60-yard dash; World records; Men: Obadele Thompson 5.99 (1997) Women: Evelyn Ashford 6.54 (1982) We are a top tier baseball program in Louisiana, and the fastest player I ever had ran a 6.4 60 when the Braves came to scout him. My other projects include the Bud Winter Foundation, writer for the IAAF New Studies in Athletics Journal (NSA) and a member of the Track & Field Writers of America. Most Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs look for times under 7.00 seconds. Make sure your distance is correct and remember the hand start and hand stop varies with each person. Do not know how to explain it but have seen it work. Brandon Jacobs ran the 40-yard dash in 4.56 seconds. I would be curious to see that. You don't even do that on punt coverage, where the blockers are trying to jam you the entire time down the field 15 Thanks for the input. Not really, the extra 20 yards is at full sprint speed versus a 40 where you're starting from 0 and taking the first few yards to accelerate up to full speed. That makes total sense. I have personally been to many camps where players where timed on grass and using hand timers while others used electronics. WebThe history of the event lies in the 60-yard dash, which is about 5 inches shorter than 55 metres. so if your kids are running 6.2s and 6.4s they must be getting signed to play in the MLB. What is important is the ability to score from second base to home plate with two outs!