I bet Michael Bourn could do around 6.2. my son ran a 14.8 backwards blindfolded. I think he was like thesmart kid who does poorly in standardized tests until somebody gives him basic techniquefor time management, guessing strategy, etc. if hes not in college where has he recieved offers from? 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. I could throw you out from the outfield, even if you were half way around third. Having said that, I do know of people who have run 6.4 in cleats on grass, so yes they are faster than the average MLB player. Also, not his best time. Is that good? 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. Im a junior in high school and I run a 6.6 60 yard dash. He is an above average runner and an exceptional athlete. Why a 60 yard test for baseball? I think the ides of using speed training tools like cones, parachutes, and weights are good. In grass, with baseball cleats on. My coach told me to go see a running coach and he told me that with training I 6.6-6.5 is a very attainable goal, your coach is wrong, with proper training you can get to 6.2 or better.. at your age i was running a 7.3 and now i run a 6.4.. must be proper training though. Do some research be four making those types of comments. He also just placed 4th in the Fl state track while running the 100 meter and pulled his hamstring after a bad start. Andrew Velasquez 6.4 (6.5 in perfect game) Web60 Yard Dash: 7.0 or below Home to 1st Time: 4.4 (RHH) 4.3 (LHH) Throwing Velocity: 82 + Ball Exit Velocity: 88 + Division II corner outfielders must excel in at least one phase of the The fastest man in the NCAA Jeffrey Demps from the University of Florida ran a 6.53 60. You should end up getting drafted if you honestly are that quick and are a decent baseball player. anyways do you think it is feasible to cut off around a whole second from the 60 yard dash time??? 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? Can your recruiting process start spring of junior year/summer of senior year? Coach is wrong. Top 2020 Showcase Results: 60 Yard Dash. Baseball is not a weight contest. It is primarily run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of American Major League Baseball players. 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. Very nice to see comments and information out there. Thu December 17, 2020 Phil Wade Indiana Executive Director. 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. WebA players running speed is usually timed in two ways; 60 yard dash and from home to first. i ran a 6.61 today at baseball tryouts but i run a 4.54 forty. I had to wait for mine to buy in before I was willing to spend the $$ ( he is 14). 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). To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Anyways, for those throwing out random 6.4, 6.3 times, Im pretty doubtful. Top athletes are capable of running 63 yards According to sources, running backs come in second at 4.49, following wide receivers and cornerbacks at 4.48. The biggest issue with the little kids has been the size of the field and swinging the BBCOR bat. 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. 60-yard. WebHow fast can you run 60 yards? 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? I understand individual improvements will vary and will concede that anomilies exist but is this typical? 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. Why does the chart not continue on to age 50, 60, 70 etc. i ran a 6.02 last winter with 2 pulled hamstrings and the summer prior to that a 5.88 with a torn ACL. All yall are talking about is how these kids will make just because of their speed. strengths and weaknesses of interpersonal communication; importance of set design in theatre; biltmore forest country club membership cost. Since the 1960s almost all countries have used metric measurements for track and field, hence the standard sprint distances for indoor competition have been 50 just because a major league player runs it in a certain time doesnt mean people arent faster. WebA 60 yard dash below 6.7 is the norm for a high level centerfield recruit. Youve probably heard people call athletic hitters a five-tool prospect.. But that alone does not eliminate the need for showcases and camps. 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. English distances for field events should always be expressed as feet dash inches. Curious if people think summer travel and showcases, along with private coaching, will be enough for the right exposure. So, from a statistics standpoint (and PGStaff could confirm), I would assume that as the further the graduation date (i.e., younger player), the smaller you sample size in the numbers from PG. A 40 yard dash is what you need to get a good estimate of your abilities. Just a thought. I can assure you that 6.9 is a great time but there are a lot of people faster than you are and they all arent going on full-rides or to the show! My son is 10 years 8 months 411 80 lbs and runs a 4.49 30 yard and a 8.57 60 yard. If I would run this on an outdoor field with cleats it probably would be around 6.7-6.8. Feb 27, 2023. Please go to this above post and read what Coach f has to say requarding the 60 yard world record. Why everyone so negative on KBF. As of the most recent compilation of 60 yard dash data, 87 players posted run times of at least 7.25, with only 15 checking in at 6.99 or faster. hmmm unless you post videos, Im not buying it. Chuck Smith: Jeffery Demps ran a 6.53 / 60 metre.there is a huge difference between 60 yds and 60 metres. This would certainly skew the numbers (and percentage gain) over time. 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? How olds your son? fine most mlb and college camps are in cleats in the outfield im a sophmore in college and i was clocked at a 6.37 and that was the fastest in the confrence, i ran a 7.3 and im in 8th grade so suck it bitchesss. I ran a 7 flat and im in high school bitchess! Parachutes? Yes KBF son he is very fast and his time can be legit for someone that is very fast at his age. The tables use factors to adjust your time to a comparable performance by a 30-year old (open class) runner. Feb 20, 2023. Sorry about the link. The fastest MLB players run barely faster than a 6.4 and I doubt your son is faster than most MLB Players. Your son would already be in the pros. Only 14 players ran under 7. ive seen plenty of baseball players that run under a 6.7 ( average), Fernelys sanchez- 6.27 I would say he was fast, but I saw faster. 2: Kalon Barnes, CB, 4.23 seconds in 2022 No. My technique was raw back then, so I think I could be faster now. It is one of the reasons coaches caution showcasing early. My son trains with a former Olympic gold medalist. Carl Crawford was rated #1. If you feel the need to post on this to brag about your son/self know that you are lieing, everyone knows you are lieing, and no one cares. I wish I had a buck for every parent that has rolled their eyes at me when I tell them the speed requirements by position for the D1 level. I doubt 0.4 improvement is the norm, but I've always thought a good sprint coach and an "untrained" athletecould drop at least 2 tenths. You still have to know how to hit, field, throw and play the game etc. Lockport Preseason ID. 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. 3rd fastest in attendance. He plays center field, hits just south of .500 and has been a participant at the Perfect Game Showcase. If you log onto perfect game.org and look up derrick robinson, he ran a 6.19 on the 60 yard dash. Thanks for posting the information and comments. Please dont forget the crash mats! My son is going into his junior year and has played for several scout teams including his current team. What is amazing to me as I read the negative posts, is that you and others truely believe that nobody else could be better or faster. Andrew got drafted 2012 7th rd by arizona diamond backs.. and fernelys 16thrd by atlanta braves i believe 6.7-6.9 is required (its not a time to be proud of though unless your a catcher or pitcher. My son is 15 years old. WebPercentile Vertical Jump Pro-Agility Run 10-Yard Dash 40-Yard Dash Rank Inches Seconds Seconds Seconds 99 17.5 < 4.73 > 1.92 > 5.12 > 95 17.25 4.74 - 4.75 1.93 - 1.94 5.13 - 5.14 I came off major ankle surgery the previous September of 1999 and rehabbed at Physiotherapy Associates clinic in Tempe, Arizona. Any other suggestions? I'm guessing he didn't get recruited as a catcher. Get focused on skill development. and i got cut last year. Cheese, Would like to keep things positive on this board. Just a kid that is still growing tall, Will fill out. Any udpates on your son's 60yd this year as a 17 year old? We paired up with a buddy & had both of them train & it cut cost in a major way ($45 / 1 Hr. You may also have some early video & can look at progression through the years. Very helpful. 50 yards Stanley Floyd, United States, 5.22, Jan. 22, 1982. Thanks for the input. Whats up guys! Concentrate on hitting hitting hitting. These lists are solely based on our 2020 showcase events. Will go in the top 10 in first round. Here's the crazy thing. The 60-meter dash is a great indicator for 40-yard-dash performance, and Syracuse s Sean Tucker clocked an elite number (6.88 seconds) in the former event in high school. No one walks or dogs at anything. If we were to use the information people send us it would be a mess. I sat thru the day n he was a lil above average compared to all the others. I run a 6.4, I throw 94-95 from the outfield and hit .350 this year. Thanks for the feedback to the newbie. Just got back from a baseball tryout my 14 year old ran 60 yard dash consistently in 6.7 sec. 60 meters Maurice Greene, United States, 6.39, Feb. 3, 1998. As well, Marvin Bracy ran a 6.08 55 meters last Jan 2012. I Just Recently Ran A 6.78 My First Run 6.68 My Second. The winner had a time of 6.3. A little easier, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and his otherworldly 9.58 100-meter dash take the cake. MLB players run in baseball cleats and on grass or turfnot cundusive to the best times. Alex Roberts of Stuart, Fl ran a 6.4 60 at Team USA last year and was clocked at a 6.1 by the braves scout. 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. The question remains in how well does this speed translate on the base pads or the outfield? Hes hoping to play college baseball and its great to get as much info as we can. In my playing days, the fastest I was clocked at was 6.4 at the U of Miami in front of 13 scouts. Mid inf or CF will need to run 6.5 6.6 for top tier D1 baseball programs. I think alot of people doubt your sons speed due to ignorance or their lack of ability. These are impressive. I had no clue what to expect or how to prepare. By the way did I mention he is 13 and going into 8th grade? The 60 - especially with the split times being taken at PG - is a good measuring stick. I started from a base stealing position and was clocked at 5.9 OF COURSE this time was wrong. 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. With a hand timer. 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". I was clocked by the Pittsburgh Pirates during 2 runs in a group of 3 guys. Division III players have a pitching velocity of 77 miles per hour to 82 miles per hour on average . If I didnt have vertigo I would have ran faster. 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. You didn't even come remotely close. Click here to download the free ebook of Alberto Juantorenas detailed training workouts leading up to the 1976 Montreal Olympics, January 21, 2009 by Jimson Lee 147 Comments, Last Updated on April 21, 2014 by Amir Rehman. Kid, I wouldn't move your son, unless he REALLY wants to change schools. -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffery_Demps. Concur with above comments; spend time finding out about the local regional club teams. The run just seems to be so critical now for a position player & we do not think twice about paying for hitting or pitching instruction, but proper run mechanics & training can have a major positive impact here. Why am I not getting drafted? An excellent or outstanding 60 time would be 6.3 and under. I was a former professional player in the minor leagues with the Anaheim (Los Angeles) Angels. Depending on the person, hand times can vary as much as .5 which is a lot!! And btw he throws 90+ across the diamond and is turning 18 this yr. Will need to work on the start (first 30 yards) then work on getting faster and maintaing speed in the second 30 yards. 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. i can only throw about 80mph top speed most of the tie mid 70s. I definitely think that running a consistent 6.8 at-least is attainable for a lot of players. His best time was 6.9. My son is 16 (DOB Nov 93) currently runs a 6.4 on a track without blocksnormal standing start, how does this measure up? herculoids gloop and gleep sounds Also, it does stand to reason that wearing baseball cleats and running on grass will cause you to run slower than running on a track in track cleats. KBF just wondering where did your son end up playing college? A 60 yard dash time between 6.7 6.9 usually equate to an average runner on the playing field. Who are the coaches? For instance, some are on grass, some on turf, some want you in cleats others do not, and hand times are used. WebThe history of the event lies in the 60-yard dash, which is about 5 inches shorter than 55 metres. Your 81 volicity is good. ;). It will also tell you the distance. You would be one of the fastest 15 year-olds in the world if your ran a 3.9-4.0, and I seriously doubt you can come close to 4 seconds. The 60 yard has the runner start with the shoulder directly facing the finish line. If you are as good playing the game as your speed indicates, you future is bright. Will be interesting to know. To be overlooked because of lacking power gives a lot of insight into baseball. The link doesn't seem to beworking - for me, anyway. 12.3. Thanks 2019Dad. The division I standard for a MIF is around 6.7 6.9. (I just finished playing college ball) But for being 230 that is a fantastic time if that is what you really ran. 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