Posted by: Patrick J. Silva (patrickjsilva@yahoo.com) on Thu May 13 22:20:04 2004

What is the optimum batspeed relating to age,gender,weight, i.e., a 14y/o girl 115lbs, a 16 y/o girl 135lbs, 18 y/o girl 140lbs, collegiate level player, etc. The more info - the better. Thanks.
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> > I too am very interested in finding out what "typical" MPH readings are for various age/skill levels. Anyone worked with a radar unit and a heavybag? - Tom Waz
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> My daughter is 14, 5'5", 129# and improved her batspeed in 2 months from 50-55 to 65-70 using the heavy bag & the final arc video.

From my own experience; my daughter 14u, 115lbs, went from 54 avg to 64 avg. girl#2; 14u, 130 lb from a 53 to a 65 avg; girl#3 14u, 135lbs, from a 52 avg to a 57 avg (poor mechanics); girl#4 14u, 125lbs from a 54 to a 59 avg (improving mechanics); girl#5 14U 110lbs from a 52 avg to a 57 avg; girl#5; 11U 95lbs from a 48 to 53 avg.; boy#1; 16u 145lbs 80mph avg; boy#2; college player, 20y/o 83 avg; man#1, ex minor leaguer, 89 avg;