Youth hitting, by the numbers, explained simply.
Straight-talk guides to the numbers that actually tell you how a kid is hitting, exit velocity, bat speed, and consistency, plus how to measure and improve them at home with nothing but your phone.
Fastpitch Exit Velocity by Age: A Softball Benchmark Chart
Fastpitch exit velocity runs from roughly 30-40 mph at 8U up to 60-72+ mph for a strong high schooler. Here's a softball-specific by-age chart, why the numbers run lower than baseball, and how to read them for a slapper vs a power hitter.
June 16, 2026
The Best Free Baseball Swing Analysis Apps (2026)
Most 'free' swing analysis apps are demos for paid sensors. Here's what a phone camera can honestly read about a swing, the genuinely free options, and how to pick one for a youth hitter.
June 16, 2026
How to Increase Exit Velocity: Drills That Actually Work
Exit velocity comes from bat speed and squared-up contact. Here are the drills and habits that raise it, tee work, strength, and on-time contact, plus how to track the gains so you know what's working.
June 11, 2026
How to Measure Exit Velocity at Home (No Radar Gun Needed)
You can measure exit velocity at home off a tee with a pocket radar, a launch monitor, or just an iPhone app. Here's how each method works, how accurate they are, and how to get a repeatable number.
June 11, 2026
Average Exit Velocity by Age: A Youth Baseball Benchmark Chart
Average exit velocity runs from roughly 45-55 mph for an 8-10 year old up to 75-85+ mph by high school. Here's a by-age chart, what counts as a 'good' exit velo, and how it's measured.
June 11, 2026
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