What should Bat Speed be?

The typical Bat Speed depends on age, strength, bat length and weight, experience level, swing style, and use case (practice swings vs game swings). Analysis from our database provides typical Bat Speed ranges for the following age groups and skill levels for softball:

* Professional: 63 - 75 mph
* College: 58 - 70 mph
* Travel Ball 16U - 18U: 54 - 66 mph
* High School Varsity: 49 - 63 mph
* High School Junior Varsity: 42 - 56 mph
* Travel Ball 12U - 14U: 38 - 52 mph
* Recreational: 32 - 46 mph