Benchmarks
Exit velocity by age
Exit velocity is how fast the ball leaves the bat. It is the clearest single measure of hitting power, and it climbs steadily with size, strength and swing quality. These are commonly cited ranges — treat them as orientation, not a grade.
| Age group | Typical average | Typical peak |
|---|---|---|
| 8U | 38 – 45 mph | 45 – 52 mph |
| 10U | 45 – 52 mph | 52 – 60 mph |
| 12U | 52 – 60 mph | 60 – 68 mph |
| 14U | 60 – 68 mph | 68 – 78 mph |
| High school JV | 68 – 76 mph | 78 – 88 mph |
| High school varsity | 75 – 85 mph | 88 – 95 mph |
Average or peak — which matters?
Peak exit velocity shows the ceiling: what the hitter is physically capable of on the best swing of the day. Average exit velocity shows consistency. A good session moves both, but for a developing hitter the average is the more honest measure of progress because a single lucky barrel can inflate the peak.
A better comparison than the chart
The most useful benchmark is the same hitter three months ago. Growth spurts, bat weight changes and mechanical work all show up in the trend line. That is exactly what Batting Report plots session over session.
Keep it light
For young players, the number is a curiosity, not a report card. Track it quietly, celebrate new personal bests, and let the trend do the talking.
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