to 60 yards. They waste their time and money and we lose all credibility. He was recruited for Catcher. The difference between a 6.4 6.6 can be literally 1 to 1 1/2 running strides. The event was also regularly contested at the AAU Indoor Track and Field Championships. In 2003 16 years old I was a sophomore at a perfect game usa event I ran a 6.87 60. Try googling Evoshield baseball combine Virginia and VHSL track and field championships. Hope this helps. These lists are solely based on our 2020 showcase events. Depending on body type this would be possible2018 (june bday) went from a 7.83 (Feb 2015) as a 15yr old to a 6.96 (Aug 2016) as a 16yr old. 7 seconds isnt really that fast. For example: 155-6.5 would be 155 feet and 6.5 inches. 7.0 before training, 6.81 after a month or so. OB %: .500 Slugging: .750 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). and then he kills it. To play middle infield at a school with a good baseball program, what kind of 60 time do I need? Think about ityou believe that the World is only as youve experienced it?? You can then take these views & see how it translated to the pro game after they signed by looking at their stats. Thanks for posting this article, very helpful. My son just clocked the 60 at baseball camp at just over 6 sec. Do some research be four making those types of comments. My son just turned 16 (2014 Grad) and ran 6.80. What do I know, I have only coached for 14 years. I sat thru the day n he was a lil above average compared to all the others. Speed can not be taught, only slightly helped with the right mechanics and by running smoothly. How olds your son? Handtimes are pretty loosey goosey and certainly subject to human error. On grass in Cleats 6.9. My kid goes to a very aggressive school with a strong sports program with a history of kids being recruited to play in college. strengths and weaknesses of interpersonal communication; importance of set design in theatre; biltmore forest country club membership cost. thats the gayest video ive ever seen, first of all an iphone isnt a realiabe timer, secondly you speed up the frames per seconds on the throws and swings. I suspect MLB 60 yd times are also ran in baseball cleats on grass and with handtimers. 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). However, still put in som time also doing 30 yard sprints. WebA 60 yard dash time between 6.7 6.9 usually equate to an average runner on the playing field. I've always hired previous D1 SS's to teach my boys the necessary position footwork and glove work. theres no chance in hell any of you are telling the truth, your son does not run a 6.26 proudmom, and KBF no way your son runs a 6.4, you dont expect us to really believe that B.S fo you? I agree with NYC. He did winter track and worked legshe's working toward a sub 6.8 before the end of winter workouts. The question remains in how well does this speed translate on the base pads or the outfield? and whats he at now in the 60? Lets keep in mind that I am 32 years old and have not sprinted or excercised/ran in 4 years when I played for the Tacoma Tugs. Im a single mom trying to learn as much as possible to help him chase his dream of MLB. Here are the world records or world best for the shortest known distances less than 100 meters. 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. Brandon Jacobs ran the 40-yard dash in 4.56 seconds. Only you can deterime this outcome. According to sources, running backs come in second at 4.49, following wide receivers and cornerbacks at 4.48. @KBF, either you were lied, or youre an ignorant fool. And Im 43. Four players from that sub-seven group were on hand in Auburndale, along with one more previously at 7.00. I know he is very fast, but I was wondering how his speed stacks up.. Most thought I ran track which I did not. We're sorry. Chuck Smith: Jeffery Demps ran a 6.53 / 60 metre.there is a huge difference between 60 yds and 60 metres. He ran that in track shoes out of blocks- so I doubt anyone is running sub 6 sec 60s on this board. It is primarily run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of American Major League Baseball players. If you cant run under 6.10, you have no chance to start for any high school in the country. WebPhysical Measurables: Height: Between 6'2" and 6'6" Weight between 190 and 240 lbs. That is, there are far fewer players attending PG showcases and having a 60 time recorded at the younger age than the metrics reported in the older ages. Will go in the top 10 in first round. In the MLB a few years ago there was only a small percentage of players running under a 7 flat. Just to give you a feel for what real speed is check out this link. He is a junior at Community Christian Accademy and coached by Ric Baldwin. I will believe this when I see the players times listed on Perfect Games websites, the number one baseball player evaluation and scouting organization in the world. 1) Timer: Electronical OR hand timed He also gets and the weight room and his max bench is 385 lbs. Thanks Ed, for the insight. I can play pretty much anywhere on the field but i am mainly a middle infielder. I had to wait for mine to buy in before I was willing to spend the $$ ( he is 14). 78. According to sources, running backs come in second at 4.49, following wide receivers and cornerbacks at 4.48. I was on grass, in baseball cleats, laser timed, in whatever stance we wanted (I used 3 point with one hand up sprinters stance). Mine was 3x week. Great time, man. Why does the chart not continue on to age 50, 60, 70 etc. hit me up linden high school linden Michigan. just shut upyou obviously lack in the speed department and wont even be able to make a decent high school team with that kind of time, so dont come here and embarrass yourself by posting that. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site. My son is going into his junior year and has played for several scout teams including his current team. My understanding is that MLB average home to first is about 4.0. My son's times looked like this over the past couple years, so curious what to expect over the next 2: This Summer getting ready to be a Junior: 7.4. Only a few can run it under 6.3, A teammate of mine runs it in 6.25. Any udpates on your son's 60yd this year as a 17 year old? Anyone ever watch the little guys make the fake swing and start running to 1st base while the LL coach is yelling at them to "go throughgo through"? Does anyone know if that is a good time for a guy my size? I have seen this make people faster (faster top speed). just because a major league player runs it in a certain time doesnt mean people arent faster. Who are the coaches? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Baseball is not a weight contest. I provide you these #s just as an illustration for what is possible in a short period of time. Thanks for the feedback to the newbie. Catchers and He is always the smallest kid on his travel teams, but always the most athletic as well. Thanks for posting the information and comments. I have a Team USA player as a son who dominated his group at trials for 14s. So why lie? I run a 6.4, I throw 94-95 from the outfield and hit .350 this year. Your 81 volicity is good. Wait until hes playing in the big boy league with 190lb+ people to brag about speed. WebBetter than a 4.60 Forty Yard Dash Time [N/A] Better than a 120 inch Broad Jump [N/A] Want to improve your 40-yard dash time? Because I cant hit for power. That said, we do love to hear about improvements players make. HS Tryoutshow much does the actual tryout matter. WebThe history of the event lies in the 60-yard dash, which is about 5 inches shorter than 55 metres. 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. No frames were speeded up to make things look faster on throws and swings. Super Bowl titles: 2 (2007, 2011) Bottom Line: Brandon Jacobs Brandon Jacobs rushed for 5,094 in his career. Prior to 1983, the 60 yard dash was an event every year at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. A 60-yard dash timing of 6.7 to 6.9 seconds typically correlates to an average runner on the field. For instance, some are on grass, some on turf, some want you in cleats others do not, and hand times are used. 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! When you're at the games or practices, talk to the parents: tons of information about do's and don'ts, and who are good hitting and fielding instructors. Good luck with your running career! I ran a 6.5 and im a Freshman. I was the second fastest guy at that facility out of 65+ players. Unfortunately speed is the most important asset in any sport. Not being prepared because of lack of knowledge lol my 15 yr old ran a 6.8 on indoor rubber track in his worn out high tops. Ensure you use multiple timers if you are using this technique. Myyy son ran a 4.9 60 at tpx 96 showcase, electronically timed on grass with pink clogs on. Edgar Lebron- 6.25 (6.3 in perfect game) I would encourage you to have him not work with anything lighter than a drop 5, going from a drop 10 to a drop 3 has been really tough for many of the smaller kids. You must be signed in to continue. Remember, no one ever stole first base! John Ross holds the official electronic record at 4.22 seconds. im a freshman and i run a 6.9 but thats because i have always been a track star from young but for a baseball player thasts actually really good. I was still beat out by a high school kid from Bremen who ran a 6.5 FLAT!! Top 2020 Showcase Results: 60 Yard Dash. In my playing days, the fastest I was clocked at was 6.4 at the U of Miami in front of 13 scouts. I also played at a D1 school. 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. Being 16 and running a 6.4 is good and all, but wait til he gets his growth spurt and gains some weight. We do workouts three days a week warrior run, three cone, four cone, Yankee drill, powerballs, etc. Right now he is probably 4'11 and 80lbs! ". 6.96. There are a few that will run faster. I bet every single one of you would pick up a few tenths if a bear was chasing your a$$, I ran a 6.7 with a laser time. It makes a big difference. Depending On Whether you Start In A Sprinters Stants or in A Stealing Position Will Make A Big Difference. And oh by the way Chaz. NFL hopefuls will jump As well, Floridas Marvin Bracy ran a 6.08 55 meters (60.149 yards) last Jan 2012. Most Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs look for times under 7.00 seconds. For example, if you were hand timed, there is a good possibility that your time could vary .25 seconds which is huge in the 60. I think the chutes work well, but technique also plays a factor in running any sprint. Everyone knows its 90 feet between bases or 30 yards, so in theory, second base is only 60 yards. Then one day his pitching coach told me that he ran a 7.0 60 yard dash and told me that was fast. He had a few MLB scouts come to the games and the year before there was a player drafted that wasnt as good as him (granted hes doing pretty well in rookie ball now). The 40-Yard Dash is the showstopper event of the NFL Combine. The world record for 60 METERS is 6.3 secs by Maurice Green. Would have been faster in spikes. Notice how it was all the parents talking about their kids times and not the kids themselves??? ", 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. Looking for suggestions about to increase initial bust and overall speed. Local boy posted an 89 at a showcase, but 2 weeks before he posted a 90 at a PG game, the 90 is what is listed as his best. All of these conditions make a difference when timing. I am 47 years old and being scouted by numerous coed softball teams. My little cousin just ran a 6.18 in the 60. and it was clocked, I am looking to play Division I baseball in college. Oftentimes you will see the scout wander over to the first base side and get his stopwatch ready when the kids comes up to bat. What are the conditions that these tests should be run reliably? A 60 yard dash time between 6.7 6.9 usually equate to an average runner on the playing field. 60-yard dash; World records; Men: Obadele Thompson 5.99 (1997) Women: Evelyn Ashford 6.54 (1982) An outstanding relay runner, he ran on a winning Penn Relays championship 4100-meter team in 1976 which set a state record, and also ran on state record indoor relays for 880 and one mile. I definitely think that running a consistent 6.8 at-least is attainable for a lot of players. I think alot of people doubt your sons speed due to ignorance or their lack of ability. Amazing! 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. Just type in the distance and population in the left column. 63 228 lbs. He makes a few good points: yes, there are pure track guys that can run faster than fast baseball players. Playing and practicing against some kids who will be playing D1 in a few months helps speed development. You'd better be careful of kids "watching the stop watch," trying to overrun and blowing out their knee. Chase: Your time is above average and should get faster if you dedicate time to it and as you get stronger. Btw: He recently ran a 4.39/40 in spikes on a tracklook up how fast that is! 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. Does anyone know what the average college time from home to first is? Try doing some flying 30s. Cheese, Would like to keep things positive on this board. I wouldnt worry about it. Im an outfielder. He tops out at 85. He was in the top five for his age group. This is entirely different then running in baseball cleats on turf or grass using handtimers or electronics. Thus the 60 yard dash is only valuable to show straight line linear speed and really nothing else. Which that is crazy fast. How fast can Usain Bolt run the 40 yard dash? As such, let's take a look at the all-time top 10 40-yard dash times: No. That is faster than anybody ive seen in person. Thanks NYC, 6.4 / 6.5 and 95 velo are top shelf tools. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00. I was 60, 190 lbs. The 60 yard test, like the 40 yard dash, is subject to discrepancies with hand timing. WebA 60 yard dash anywhere below 7.0 is desired at these levels for corner outfielders. The time mentioned does seem a bit low, I mean this kid must would be faster than Bo Jackson in cleats on grass and seems to be a bit exaggerated, but who knows if he does have the next phenomena. 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. Your son would already be in the pros. If you don't see that going well then neither will the coach, and your boy won't make the team or he will be the bench warmer until that growth spurt hits. If youd like a video Ill gladly put one up. My son is 14 years old and plays baseball for a select baseball team here in North Texas, I used to always make fun of him because how slow he was (at least that is what I thought). It is primarily run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of American Major League Baseball players. Division 1 schools look for this speed in their middle infielders and outfielders. It has been speculated that in his prime, Usain Bolt might have been able to run a sub-4.0 40. What is important is the ability to score from second base to home plate with two outs! So, these are facts if I didnt want to draw attention to him, I would tell you more specifics. He could go have gone on a full-ride for track or swimming but chose baseball instead because its his thing. I'm guessing he didn't get recruited as a catcher. I ran track in HS and competed at the state level. Physical tools rule. No dis respect, the times you are stating would make you at the least a national class sprinter. 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? Not saying he is fastest kid on earth in cleats (although he has been gunned at 88mph), but 6.4 would be crazy speed in thos conditions. Kid, I wouldn't move your son, unless he REALLY wants to change schools. If you are 7.0+, the scout probably isn't going to clock you home to 1st. There are really only a small percentage of ELITE players that may run a sub 6.6. 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