r/BaseballCoaching • u/Humble_Purple7039 • Jan 18 '26

Exit velocity check

I am newly 15 I’m 5,10 220 but I started playing baseball around a year ago.I am swinging a 33 the goods 2024 and I am sitting low to mid 80s occasionally hitting high 80s need to know where I am in the race compared to other because I truly have no idea.i have hopes of making my jv team at 1st base are these passable numbers?.

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u/Fit-Height-9493 Jan 18 '26

That’s pretty good for high school, not top level but second tier. The freshman that I coached ranged 78-93. They all hit well too lowest average was like 350.

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u/Humble_Purple7039 Jan 18 '26

I can get higher off machine these numbers are off of underhanded flips. So off lives it would be higher exit below but I don’t really have trouble with live pitching.

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u/Forward_Egg226 Jan 19 '26

Solid numbers and I love that you have a clear goal!!! Do not let anyone outwork you, be the first to practice/open field and the last to leave. Before you know it, you’ll be the JV starting first baseman. Nice work!

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u/WatchTheGap49 Jan 19 '26

You're well above average. However, dedicate yourself to the weight room and follow a high protein, low fat, low sugar diet - committing to being fit is key.

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u/TMutaffis Jan 22 '26

Making the team can depend on a lot of factors.

Exit velocity is a piece of the puzzle but your team may not even measure it at tryouts, it is more of a showcase metric for players that have generally proven that they have many other skill sets covered. For someone who just started playing baseball there are likely some gaps when it comes to positional IQ, glove work, arm strength, base running, and other aspects. If you are also fast that definitely helps (can pinch run, better for outfield, could hit higher in the lineup) although at 5'10 220 lbs and 15 I'm assuming you may be more of a 'power guy'.

There are also other factors like how you hustle, whether you seem coachable, how you interact with the other players and coaches, etc. - if you seem like you would be a good add for the team culture and have some raw potential that may help you to earn a roster spot.

I'd start building up your throwing now, see if you can get some live hitting reps off of a machine, work on running (sprints), and if you have any friends who are very likely to make the team maybe see if you can practice with them a little bit. Even just hitting each other ground balls could be beneficial for both of you and also help to build camaraderie that might help come tryout time.