Posted by: BHL (Knight1285@aol.com) on Wed Dec 1 21:38:22 2004

To Any and All............
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> > > 1) What is the "average" bat speed of John Elliot in the Final Arc DVD when hitting HRs?
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> > > 2) What is the "average" bat speed of MLB players period(not HR power hitters but just normal average bat speed in the Major Leagues)?
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> > > 3) Do MLB scouts look for an average bat speeds and if so what are they? Listed by age I'm assuming?
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> > > Thanks to All
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> That is a good question. I would like to know that also.
> Mike

Hi All,

I would posit that the average major league bat-speed is approximately 85 mph, whereas power hitters will display speeds above 90 mph.

This is this last post I will make until after I return from vacation: January 8 or 9, 2005.

Warmest Wishes to Everybody,
BHL
Knight1285@aol.com

P.S. I would also like wish Jack, Brian, and everybody who posts on BHL a great Holiday Season!